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How a fast-paced contact sport helped a mother of two find her feet and regain her confidence I’ve always been an active person. My entire life was based around dance or sport. Swimming was a huge part of my life also. I was a lifeguard and gym instructor for 7 years....

We had only recently returned from a winter break in Tenerife and were looking forward to Christmas with the family. However, the events that unfolded on Saturday 22nd December 2012 were to change the life we once knew. Ken had been out with friends the previous...

Jodie Granger is an artist. In 2017 she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The syndrome is rare, affecting only one person in 100,000 but it can affect anybody....

For many years it had been an ambition of mine to visit Russia, particularly St. Petersburg. In February 2010 when I had Guillain-Barre syndrome, and was completely paralysed, it looked as if it was something I would never achieve. However, I was able to make a good...

To coincide with Father's Day on Sunday, the Sunday Express magazine interviewed Lee Clark about losing his father to Guillain-Barré syndrome. In case you didn't manage to read it and now can't get hold of a copy, we thought we'd post it here for you.  

24th April 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon Oliver Deane completed the marathon in 4:05 raising money for both GAIN and Alzheimer’s Research UK. Ever Loukaides In August 2013 I was struck down by GBS which completely paralysed me. I was in hospital for six months and...

In April 2014, Tony Curry was struck down by a severe form of the condition, Miller Fisher. Whilst on holiday in Wales he became ill, was rushed to hospital and within 24 hours, was in intensive care. Tony was totally paralysed, he remained in a coma for a month and...

Aged 61 and following a life of being in rock bands, a solo performer, success in local and regional politics, running a business and a happy second marriage, this is a fascinating insight into the madness, mayhem, joy and wonder of my musical career which almost...