Home Life is Difficult

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Home is Difficult September 2, 2013 It was a really proud moment presenting the cheque to the ward that had saved my life. The ward staff and chief executive of HEY hospitals were there. Also, local media came to do an interview. There was a cakes and coffee buffet. I...

Presenting Neuro Ward 4/40 with £17,000

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Presenting Neuro Ward 4/40 with £17,000 August 20, 2013  I had been collecting the sponsor money from the Half Marathon event. We had raised a massive £17,000 for neurosurgical ward 4/40. This was really special as I knew where that money was going and the people it...

Appearing in Men’s Health Magazine

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Appearing in Men’s Health Magazine July 2, 2013 Men’s Health August edition hit the shops. It felt pretty surreal seeing myself on the shelf in the local newsagent! I just really hoped the article would reach people during their brain recovery. That was my...

Effects on Executive Function

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Effects on Executive Function May 9, 2013 I was training hard and eating well with Men’s Health in mind. Something that wasn’t healthy was smoking. I had smoked for 15 years so I knew it would be tough to quit. I was willing to give it a shot. May 15, 2013 My...

Using Coping Strategies

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Using Coping Strategies April 1, 2013 The Half Marathon Event created a huge wave of positivity! It was a success with all the runners finishing safely. They were delighted with accomplishing a half marathon. The Fun Day was packed with everyone I knew! It was really...

Half Marathon Event

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Half Marathon Event March 1, 2013 The Hull Daily Mail had been in touch and said they would like to do an article on the half marathon event. This was brilliant! I hoped other people with brain injuries would see what was achievable a year after a brain haemorrhage...