I have been lucky enough to be selected to represent Great Britain at the 2017 World Bench Press Championships in April being held  in Kileen Texas.

This opportunity  means a great deal to me as Powelifting has allowed me to begin my recovery from serious illness. I suffered a bilateral Pulmonary Embolism as a result of pneumonia which led to my heart becoming enlarged and chronic heart failure.  My oxygen levels were low which has made most excersise even at low levels very  difficult.

I have lost 11 stone in 14 months directly as a result of powerlifting. The competition is self funding and I am not in a position to fund it as I have not been able to work due to my health issues. In preparation to get back to work I have started a degree in Mental Health Nursing in order to learn new skills while I am recovering. 

I would genuinely appreciate any donations. If I pass my goal anything not used for the Trip will be donated to MIND.  I am lucky and my training has allowed me to begin to recover my health and  my family and friends have supported me at every step.  Many other people dont have that support network and Mental health and suicide prevention is something I am very keen to support.