6 July 2012
A
member of London Ambulance Service staff is running her first 10k
this Sunday despite being paralysed in the left leg.
Jules, who used to work in the control room answering 999 calls
and is now a training manager, first started having problems with
her leg 12 years ago. She said: “I’ve had several operations and
have done a lot of physio to control the pain and to stay on my two
feet.
“I’ve always wanted to enter a race and to improve my life and
health, and this challenge has motivated me to go to the gym four
times a week. I have lost 12 stone since my original surgery a
decade ago.
“I’m awaiting further spinal surgery and the run will be a huge
personal challenge. But I’m determined to complete the course and
to do so without support. My family, friends and colleagues have
been a tremendous help in preparing for the race.”
“I’ve chosen to raise money for the London’s Air Ambulance for
the amazing work they do in helping seriously ill and injured
patients, and also because of my personal and professional
relationship with them. They’re a top team!”
You can sponsor Jules’ amazing effort at http://www.justgiving.com/juleslockett
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