As a retired Paramedic I have seen members of the community who need more. Loneliness, poverty and desperation. Having suffered a serious spinal injury at work I was told I would never run again. After surgery and a very lengthy recovery process I began swimming. This led me to try a triathlon. In July 2015 I completed Ironman UK, a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride followed by a 26.2 mile run. I've struggled with ill health, loneliness and at times desperation, but exercise made me who I am today. I would love to help those who slip through the net, those people who have difficult lives. This is why I've signed up.