29/07/2026
Help Kristian support recovery!
Fundraiser link in comments. My name is Kristian, and for most of my life, I’ve been in a battle with addiction. It started young with food, moved to alcohol and drugs, and eventually became a gambling addiction that put me in deep debt and placed a massive strain on my family.
At my lowest, I was over 23 stone, struggling with my mental health, and trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage.
The Turning Point
Everything changed when I found Dunlewey Addiction Services. They helped me realise my struggles were rooted in childhood trauma. Understanding that "why" was the breakthrough I needed.
July 21st, 2022, was the last time I placed a bet.
Finding the Brotherhood
Stopping gambling was just the start. I still struggled with my mental health until I found Modern Day Warrior (MDW). Surrounding myself with a brotherhood of men who all wanted to do better gave me the strength to reclaim my life. I worked hard to lose the weight, but I knew I needed a new goal to keep my mind right.
The Half Marathon Challenge
Running? It was never for me, infact I detest it. I just knew I needed to test myself so I started running—at a snail’s pace at first. To be honest, I hated it. But with the support of my community, I’ve found the courage to enter a Half Marathon.
I am doing this for:
Those struggling with addiction: To show that your past doesn't define your future.
My Brother Jared: Who has recently overcome massive addiction hurdles in his own life. I am incredibly proud of him.
The Community: To prove that "street kids" can beat the odds and rebuild their lives.
Please donate what you can. Every bit of support shows that recovery is possible and that we can come out the other side stronger. I need you to keep me accountable along the way, lets be having you!
All money raised will go toward people getting much needed help for addiction but its not just the addicts that can get help. Its family members who have struggled also ❤️
I will post weekly updates of my progress,
Thank you
