I'm taking on the Aspire Channel Swim 2017, swimming the distance of the Channel over 12 weeks to raise money for Aspire. Every eight hours someone is paralysed by a Spinal Cord Injury and Aspire provides the essential equipment, advice, housing and grants that spinal cord injured people need to live their lives independently. This is a big challenge, but the more I raise, the more of a difference I'll make, so please be generous!

I was born with a spinal condition and understand the challenges this brings but I am fortunate enough to still be able to live independently and work in a job I love (NHS Mental Health). I have recently been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 3) and I want to get fitter whilst I still can and try and stabilise my kidney function. If I can raise money for a fantastic cause whilst improving my own lifestyle, it's a win-win situation:)