Those of you who know me, know how close I was to my Nana and when she passed away during my first few weeks of University in 2012 after a devastating stroke, I was completely distraught.  Ever since, I have wanted to do something in her memory. 

She was always totally proud of everything I achieved, and not having her be able to see anything I am doing now still upsets me - so I'm doing this for her.  Everyone who knows me also knows that this is probably the biggest challenge I have EVER set myself, but I am willing to put in the work to raise money for such a worthy cause.  

Stroke occurs 152,000 times a year in the UK - that is one every 3 minutes and 27 seconds. 1 in 8 strokes are fatal within the first 30 days and 1 in 4 are fatal within a year.  3 out of 8 stroke survivors will have a recurrent stroke and, if survived, Stroke is one of the largest causes of disability - half of all stroke survivors have a disability. 

Shockingly, stroke is the fourth single largest cause of death in the UK and second in the world and kills twice as many women as breast cancer and more men than prostate and testicular cancer combined a year. 

So, my training plan is in place and I am raring to go.  Please help me over the finish line by donating whatever you can in memory of my Nana, to help this wonderful charity continue to help support people and their families after Stroke.