Once upon a time I had a brain haemorrhage. It may be a dim and distant memory for some and others of you probably didn’t even know. For me however, there is not a single day that goes past when I don’t think about it in one way or another. I remember not being able to tell the ambulance man where I lived, I remember not being able to walk and staring at a pair of pink slippers dangling from my feet trying to work out how to make them move. I remember my Dad having to feed me and I remember the long struggle back to 'normality'. Sometimes it makes me feel scared, sometimes it makes me feel small, sometimes I think about how different things could be now. But I always end up returning to the same place. I feel grateful. Grateful for my life, grateful for my friends and family and grateful for the amazing hospital and the people who actually saved my life. 

Now I have an opportunity to raise money for The National Brain appeal, which is the charity dedicated to raising much needed funds for the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery - the place where I was so wonderfully looked after.

About a month ago, I borrowed a saxophone from a friend. I could not play a note. Now I am going to take my Grade 2.  That's right... It has been a very fast journey - from 0 sax notes to... well.. some... Yes, I know I already am a musician and yes, you may think therefore this is an easy challenge. I ask you to think again. It is hard, soul destroying, depressing and frankly quite painful (especially for my neighbours). But I AM going to pass I AM I AM I AM... maybe...

Please support me in this fun venture to help me repay the most enormous debt...

Thank you xx 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.