This year, I will be sober in October through no fault of my own.

I was in a very serious car accident a month ago that resulted in multiple fractures to my back, neck and spine and significant damage to my spinal cord. Having been touched by spinal injury personally and benefiting from the amazing work of Spinal Injuries Scotland, who visit the spinal unit every week and provide myself and my relatives with support to help me come to terms with my injuries, I think this is a really good cause.

Any donations gratefully received, as it helps me feel like the 12 weeks of enforced bed rest and months in rehabilitation won't be for nothing.

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