Mountain runner Mark Davies launches a unique fundraiser for Headway - the brain injury charity association.

*Pictured above - Mark Davies who has just launched an appeal for HEADWAY.

Mountain runner Mark Davies launches a unique fundraiser for Headway - the brain injury charity association.

Introduction by Don Hale. 

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Mark Davies is an inspirational and popular athlete from Llandudno in North Wales, who has won numerous athletic awards, and set some extraordinary records for his incredible mountain and fell running exploits over the years.

 

In January 2023 however, he was the victim of a hit and run incident and suffered a traumatic brain injury which completely changed his life. Now, through sheer determination, hard work, and generous support, his is slowly recovering and re-learning to talk, walk and run.

 

Mark has now entered the gruelling Conwy half-marathon in November over a challenging route that also includes a circuit of the Great Orme, and he has launched a fundraising appeal to acknowledge the support from HEADWAY – the brain injury association that helps survivors and their family and carers.

 

This is Mark’s exclusive story:

 

Every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury.

I am now a part of those statistics. On the 28th of January 2023, I was the victim of a hit and run. I sustained a traumatic brain injury a completely life changing injury. Prior to the accident, I was very fit and able, and running was my biggest passion. 

Through hard work, grit, and determination, with the help of many different professionals, family, and friends, I am recovering. Relearning to talk, walk, and run. 

I have decided to set myself a challenge to complete the Conwy Half Marathon to give back to all the people struggling with a brain injury. 

Joining me is Zoë my neuro physio who has been instrumental in my physical recovery. Zoë who works for the Rehab Physio in the Wirral has provided bespoke treatment to get me back to doing what I love. 

Thank you all for your support.

Sharing this cause with your network could help raise up to 5x more in donations. Select a platform to make it happen: Headway UK – the brain injury association is here to support survivors, their families, and carers every step of the way. 

*This is the link to Mark’s fundraising page, please DONATE or share:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-davies-50?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL