Gems68
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Roughly two years ago I had a horse riding accident, whilst riding a young horse, where I galloped head first into a tree, stupidly without wearing a riding hat.
After my accident I came in contact with a truly inspirational woman, Claire Lomas, who made me realise just how lucky I had been not to have sustained any serious injuries.
Claire was an extremely talented event rider who, in 2007, had a freak horse riding accident, where she collided with a tree that left her with fractures to her neck, back and ribs, a punctured lung and pneumonia. The fractures in her back caused damage to her spinal cord which has left her paralysed, without sensation, from the chest down. Despite her injuries she was determined to get better and thanks to extensive physiotherapy and the dedicated support of her family and friends she completed the Virgin London Marathon 2012 in a ReWalk robotic suit in just 17 days.
Whilst walking part of the course with Claire I realsied that if this amazing woman could complete such a challenge against the odds then I had to stop making excuses and saying I cant run and remember how lucky I am to still have the use of my legs.
I decided that I wanted to raise money for Spinal Research through running and after seeing an add in the Metro, just 4 weeks ago, I jumped at the chance to join the London Marathon 2013 Spinal Research team.
I want to not only raise awareness of this amazing charity but more importantly inspire others. We all have reasons why we dont exercise I dont have time, its too hard but sometimes we just need a wake up call to stop making excuses.
With your help I want to smash my £1800 sponsorship target in just 8 weeks, so please donate if you can and spread the word!
justgiving.com/gemmarourke or
text GEMS68 £(amount) to 70070 i.e GEMS68 £5
This charity means so much to me it really would mean the world. If youre free I would love you to come and cheer me on on the day or via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/228023847322649/)
Thank you x
After my accident I came in contact with a truly inspirational woman, Claire Lomas, who made me realise just how lucky I had been not to have sustained any serious injuries.
Claire was an extremely talented event rider who, in 2007, had a freak horse riding accident, where she collided with a tree that left her with fractures to her neck, back and ribs, a punctured lung and pneumonia. The fractures in her back caused damage to her spinal cord which has left her paralysed, without sensation, from the chest down. Despite her injuries she was determined to get better and thanks to extensive physiotherapy and the dedicated support of her family and friends she completed the Virgin London Marathon 2012 in a ReWalk robotic suit in just 17 days.
Whilst walking part of the course with Claire I realsied that if this amazing woman could complete such a challenge against the odds then I had to stop making excuses and saying I cant run and remember how lucky I am to still have the use of my legs.
I decided that I wanted to raise money for Spinal Research through running and after seeing an add in the Metro, just 4 weeks ago, I jumped at the chance to join the London Marathon 2013 Spinal Research team.
I want to not only raise awareness of this amazing charity but more importantly inspire others. We all have reasons why we dont exercise I dont have time, its too hard but sometimes we just need a wake up call to stop making excuses.
With your help I want to smash my £1800 sponsorship target in just 8 weeks, so please donate if you can and spread the word!
justgiving.com/gemmarourke or
text GEMS68 £(amount) to 70070 i.e GEMS68 £5
This charity means so much to me it really would mean the world. If youre free I would love you to come and cheer me on on the day or via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/228023847322649/)
Thank you x
I will support you all the way x