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In February 2020, my amazing mum suffered a huge stroke. She spent nearly 6 weeks at St Luke's hospital stroke unit in Market Harborough, where the amazing staff helped her get back on her feet. Mum's stroke was a particularly horrible type with not a great prognosis, but thanks to the care and support that she received in the early days and weeks and her own determination, she has recovered brilliantly.

When mum was working so hard on her rehab in hospital, I promised her that I would take on a challenge that was really tough so that we could struggle through together. When I mentioned it to Marv she immediately said she would do it too, because she's fab! Covid screwed things up a bit, but a promise is a promise, so here we are a year later! 

As Mum was at St Luke's for nearly 6 weeks, we got to know some of the staff really well. We discovered that they don't have a staff room so when they have a break in their 12 hour shift, they have to sit in their cars or go for a walk. They work longer hours than most of us could do and can't even have a comfortable sit down or cup of tea and then go back to work helping people at their most vulnerable. 

There is a room that has been provided for them now, but hasn't got any decent furniture or any of the things that you ned in a proper staff room, like a microwave or toastie maker.

Marv and I are running the Rutland marathon and holding some other fundraising events so that we can buy the stuff that is needed to provide a proper staff room for the amazing team at St Luke's.

As most people know, I am not a fan of exercise and I'm pretty rubbish at it, but Marv and I are determined to do it. Please help us by giving what you can - it really means a lot to us and will keep us going through the miles!

We are funnelling the money through the Leicestershire Hospitals charity as its the most effective way to do it, but it will be held in a separate fund and be used for this specific reason. Anything left over will be used to provide ongoing support for the staff at St Luke's to provide whatever they need.

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