On 1st January 2019 Martin Denny suffered a major stroke and went on to have emergency surgery at The Walton Centre in Aintree, Liverpool. The surgery was to remove part of his skull as his brain was swelling and he was at risk of dying. He then spent the next 8 months in hospital where he received the most amazing care, rehabilitation and further surgery to replace the piece of skull removed with a ceramic plate.

After many many many more hospital visits he was finally discharged to continue his recovery at home. Throughout the whole process both Martin and the whole family have been fully supported by the Stroke Association. The Stroke Association is helping Martin get back to his normal ways, playing golf every week, playing football, attending art class and this is all with other stroke survivors which helps him understand he is not alone in this.

This is why Rebecca and I are running the London marathon!

We want to raise money for The Walton Centre and The Stroke Association to show the families appreciation for all the help and support they have offered Martin and the whole family over the last year. We want The Walton Centre to be able to continue to save lives and offer the amazing care they gave Martin and for The Stroke Association to be able to continue to help other families when they are in their darkest corner and realise that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Any donation, no matter how big or small will be greatly appreciated by both of us and the family.