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As most of you know I was diagnosed with 2 brain conditions in 2022,

EDIT- I am now waiting for brain surgery.

Chiari Malformation and FND. Chiari Malformation will most probably require me to have brain surgery to try and stop my symptoms progressing, I am lucky that my condition (the type I have of it) is not life threatening like Motor Neurone Disease.

Both my brain conditions have life changing symptoms some that are manageable with medication and some that are not.

I would really like to help MNDA as much as I can, to not only raise awareness about this awful condition but to help them not only find a cure or a way for people to live a comfortable life with it, like my condition can be.

I am hoping to be well enough to take part in September having the right mind set of doing the Great North Run however I am going to do the Great North ‘DANCE’ yes! I am going to dance the whole half marathon from start to finish! I figured it would be easier to think I can do that than ever thinking I can run it! I need a focus, I need something to push my limits and keep a positive mindset….

P.s….although I have done this run twice before… this was before I was poorly... in reality I know this is going to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done and I know my legs don’t work properly like they did, my mobility is limited in the distance I can walk however, measures will be put in place, I have Ellie by my side to help me & another friend who may sprint off and whoop our time but we are going to help each other train and stay focussed but I will get over that finish line…. I will FINISH! (I may not walk for a week after)

Just for the sheer determination and drive that I am showing that deserves a little sponsorship donation from friends and family to see me reach my target…..