by Chris Morton | Dec 13, 2024 | Your Stories
In our latest newsletter, we shared an encouraging piece from Jon Shelton. Jon sent over a fantastic document but we didn’t have the space to print the full thing – you can find the unabridged copy here. I’m not sure if the numbers have changed much since...
by Rich | Jun 14, 2024 | Your Stories
40 Years Living with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS): A Self Case Study Introduction As I approach my 70th year and reflect on the 40 years since my diagnosis with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), I aim to share my experiences to inform and possibly help others affected...
by Rich | Mar 5, 2024 | Your Stories
Last year Jodie Prior undertook 12 challenges for GAIN in 12 months, all in the name of her Grandad, Colin. Here is her story of a most remarkable year. I lost my beloved Grandad, Colin, to Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. My family were...
by Sarah | Apr 20, 2023 | Your Stories
Cheryl Perkins lives in Adrada de Haza, a small village in the north of Spain, with her partner, Daniel, 19-month-old son, Luca, two dogs and the cat. Cheryl’s roller coaster of 2020 began whilst she was just over three months pregnant with their second child...
by Simon Johnson | Mar 15, 2023 | Your Stories
Trevor Jacobs is co-owner of Champion Chase contender Editeur Du Gite but will be watching Cheltenham from his hospital bed. When Trevor Jacobs, part-owner of Champion Chase hope Editeur Du Gite, recently won a four-figure sum on a bet his celebration was more muted...
by Sarah | Jan 19, 2023 | Your Stories
This is my story about recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) after contracting the very rare illness for the second time at the age of 87. I decided to share my story (with some help from my family) to give hope and inspiration to others with GBS that they too...