Tommy’s 40,000 steps a day

I have NF1 and was diagnosed at 3 months old. Two of my three children also have the condition.

I was told I have possible joint mobility and development dyspraxia that’s possibly linked with NF1. I also have an issue with nerves and circulation in my fingers but am yet to find where this is coming from, so the cold weather makes my fingers hurt too.

The challenges l face and the way I deal with them is that I just put my head down and get on with it. I have coached children’s football and also have given personal training sessions at the gym.

I work for Tesco Mobile and work with a small team who are fantastic and really help and support me. There are often times I help on the checkouts and also on the online picking side within the store. Again the Tesco colleagues have been amazing and I don’t think I could work for a more accommodating employer. 

That’s why I want to give something back. It’s going to be a massive challenge, especially with the difficulties I already face, but that’s what makes it mean even more to me.