I am doing for my customers who are like my family and in memory of loads we lost already. I grow up with my nan and I know how hard sometimes to control this illness,...
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Hi well I lost a relative not long ago and thought...
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My name is Andrea and I’m the proud son of a...
Our Mum was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and after our father being in a care home with Parkinson’s disease alongside Dementia I wanted to raise as much...
I have worked in care for 8 years, and one of the most heartbreaking conditions I have seen is Alzheimer’s/dementia. I see first hand how much someone can change in...
I am running the 2026 Great North Run in memory of my Mother in Law Anne. Anne moved from Buckinghamshire to the North East to be closer to us when she first developed...
My nana passed last year after suppering from this...
my gran was diagnosed with alzheimer’s a few years...
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My Sisters and I are joined by some close family and...
Ive unfortunately lost both my Grandmother's to Dementia and myself have been diagnosed with a Mild Cognitive Impairment. This increases my risks of developing early...
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Sadly my Nan passed away August 2024 from a heart...
I care for my husband who has dementia, I wanted to help raise money for this worthwhile cause
I am doing for my customers who are like my family and in memory of loads we lost already. I grow up with my nan and I know how hard sometimes to control this illness, I wanna show everyone can do it to support this charity to help raise money and help families who are facing hard times

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Hi well I lost a relative not long ago and thought I’ve not seen many charity doing fundraising for Alzheimer’s so yeah why not and iam hoping to raise so good money the charity

Paul

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My name is Andrea and I’m the proud son of a Geordie mom and Italian father!
Born and raised in Italy, never lost connection with my British roots.
Sadly Alzheimer runs in my family, I have lost my Grandma a few years back and my Auntie has been placed in a care home last week.
I’ll be flying over from Italy specifically to run as a tribute to two wonderful women. Haway the lads!

Andrea

Our Mum was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and after our father being in a care home with Parkinson’s disease alongside Dementia I wanted to raise as much money and awareness as I can as well as setting myself the challenge of running the GNR!
I am extremely grateful to have gotten a ballot place and still get emotional just thinking about it.

Zoe

I have worked in care for 8 years, and one of the most heartbreaking conditions I have seen is Alzheimer’s/dementia. I see first hand how much someone can change in a short amount of time, with personality changes, forgetting important life events, and even forgetting family members. If I can make a difference to the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s by doing events & raising money, I will continue to do so. In 2025 I completed the Trek 26 challenge in the Lake District, and this year (2026) I’ve signed up for the great north run!

Sasha

I am running the 2026 Great North Run in memory of my Mother in Law Anne. Anne moved from Buckinghamshire to the North East to be closer to us when she first developed symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. She lived with our support, independently for three years but as the disease progressed, she went into Rosewood care home where they looked after her until she died of Alzheimer’s disease on the 13 th September 2025 . This year’s GNR will be held on the anniversary of her death and I want to honour her memory and raise funds to fight this horrible disease.
I am also celebrating my 70 th birthday this year so will enjoy the challenge of running the greatest half marathon.

Joan

My nana passed last year after suppering from this awful illness. She was the heart and soul of our family. My grandad is is a home also suffering. He dosnt even realise his wife his life partner is gone as he does not fully understand it was a few years Sidney they seen each other as unfortunately they were in separate home. Which breaks my heart that he never got to say goodbye.
It’s been 10 years since I last ran the GNR and thought this was a good a time as everyone take up the challenge again.

Caitlin

my gran was diagnosed with alzheimer’s a few years ago and has recently moved into a home, which has been amazing for her and i think more people deserve to have the same treatment my gran is getting so along with the motivation to get fit i want to help more people like my gran

melly

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My Sisters and I are joined by some close family and friends and we're walking in memory of our wonderful Mum, Pam. We've called our team Wonder Women as Mum was a wonderful woman amd our Superhero.
She lived with Alzheimers for over 10 years before sadly passing away in January 2025.
We've seen first hand the devastating affects that Alzheimers has on families and want to try and make a difference by raising money and awareness.
We were lucky that Mum was always happy and smiling and we find comfort in that.
This ones for you Mum. We love and miss you every day but know that you're always in our hearts xx

Ruth

Ive unfortunately lost both my Grandmother's to Dementia and myself have been diagnosed with a Mild Cognitive Impairment.
This increases my risks of developing early onset dementia.
Alzheimers society have been amazing in supporting me in my journey and help with my Grandmother's.
Ive so far raised £6000 for Alzheimers society and want to reach £10,000 by the end of 2026.
Together we can beat dementia!

Merrilie

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Sadly my Nan passed away August 2024 from a heart attack. Before that however we discovered she had Alzheimer's and my world and worst fears dawned on me, that my 1 constant growing up might eventually forget who I am. Seeing such an independent lady who took care of our entire family go from doing anything and everything to forgetting how to make a brew was a massive shock to the system considering the kettle was never off growing up. It sounds horrible but I'm glad that when she passed she still remembered the whole family and everyone's name. My Nanny Ann

Josh

I care for my husband who has dementia, I wanted to help raise money for this worthwhile cause

Judith

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