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Every challenge is valid. Every story matters.

Ashleigh

"Work anymore and I lost my self confidence being stuck at home"
So Work out on my ab trainer to get my self confidence back

I was diagnosed 2 years ago after suddenly having a seizure out of no where in the middle of the night. Despite my strug…

Ashleigh · FND Challenger

"Walk far"
So 52 Bixton Close

I was diagnosed with FND nearly two years ago. I have four children under 4 and life is extremely hard. I have at least …

Eleanor · FND Challenger

Parker Foster

"Walk and have fun"
So Do a walk with the local children in my area

Ive had FND for 3 years and not seen any recovery but the past month the children on the street have been learning about…

Parker Foster · FND Challenger

"Walk with one crutch again!!!"
So Baby steps to my local park

Have ataxia but diagnosed with FND last December after all tests and under neurology Taken years for a proper diagnosi…

Emma · FND Challenger

Gulsah

"go to watch my eldest son perform in his school musical."
So practice walking with crutches because they're cooler at his school for his age than a rollator. He felt embarrassed about me using the rollator.

**80 days ago, I had a good job and also worked as a dance teacher, having two kids, and an active social life. Now, I'v…

Gulsah · FND Challenger

Meah jones

"Work, be independent anymore"
So Do Pilates and push myself to try keep a routine

I’ve had symptoms of FND since I was 15 , it started with chronic leg pain that got worse and I was ignored and pushed a…

Meah jones · FND Challenger

Raised £55 · 4 supporters

Gennifer Martin

"Walk for long periods of time, work, study, bend over without vertigo and falls Dr think I will be wheelchair accessible now due to strength in my legs"
So Walk my apartment 3 times a day till my body tells me to stop 2 a week

I have been suffering for seizures, tremors, falls, body pains all over, muscle weakness mobility assistance, bed ridden…

Gennifer Martin · FND Challenger

April

"Go out on my own"
So Go on the bus once a week for a shopping trip on my own

I was diagnosed with FND over 3 years and it changed my life completely. I lost my independence, my chance to drive and…

April · FND Challenger

Raised £25 · 1 supporter

"Walk a good distance"
So Walk the dog a good walk

My FND story started 3 years ago. I kept getting fobbed off by doctors and hospital until one day I was dragging my righ…

Shaunnah Nugent · FND Challenger

Nicola ann anderson

"Walk again when I feel low"
So Walk around Balloch Park

I have had this vile condition for 2 years. I struggle on getting out the house and my mental health is shot.

Nicola ann anderson · FND Challenger

Raised £25 · 3 supporters

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