
I am running in the memory of the greatest man I've...
This June my family are doing a 26 mile trek, organised by the charity and I want to do my bit. I have a form of Muscular Dystrophy and I plan to walk the steps from...

I am running my first ever marathon distance at...

I’m supporting Alzheimer’s society for my lovely...

This year I will run my 100th Half Marathon, I will...

I am running the London Marathon for my dad! My dad...

I have spent the last year fundraising as a tribute...

I’m running for my late Grandad Frank.
He was...

For my Mum. Although I see you every week, I miss...

This is little me and my fantastic grandparents who...

My mother in law was diagnosed with mixed,...

My mother in law, Jean, was diagnosed with...

I am running in the memory of the greatest man I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, my Grandad. He sadly lost his battle with Alzheimer's this January. My last memory will be of him looking at me and remembering my name 💙 cannot thank the staff at the nursing home enough for all their help the last couple of years
Mark
This June my family are doing a 26 mile trek, organised by the charity and I want to do my bit. I have a form of Muscular Dystrophy and I plan to walk the steps from Lulworth Cove over the clifftop to Durdle Door. I did it 2 years ago and really struggled because my legs are getting weaker. I didn't think I'd ever be able to do the climb from Lulworth again, BUT l would like to raise money for Alzheimer's and this is the reason why. . .
Peter's Story
Imagine that you are in your late fifties when you begin to lose some faculties and start to regress. By the time you reach the age of 60, you are back in nappies and are unable to walk and talk. In fact, you lose all language so that you don’t know what a cup or a plate is anymore. You put anything, within reach, into your mouth. You do not chew and need to be fed puréed food once more. You cannot wash or clothe yourself. If you need to be moved you cannot be whisked up, cuddled and caressed, like a baby, instead it takes two people and a hoist to transfer you to a wheelchair or a hospital bed. You don’t recognise the people who love you most. You are scared.
That is what has happened to my brother-in-law, Pete.
They call it dementia, but that seems too simplistic. The disease has ravaged his mind and body. It has stripped him of his independence. It’s truly tragic and devastating the speed at which it declared war, gained territory and has destroyed his life. It’s desperately difficult for the family to witness. My sister, who herself has Multiple Sclerosis, is determined to care for him at home so we are doing what we can to support them both and keep him there.
Anything I can do, no matter how small, I hope will help fund research and support so many families, like mine, whose lives have been blighted by this dreadful disease. We need to give hope to the next generation, like my niece who may have inherited the disease.
Peter's Story
Imagine that you are in your late fifties when you begin to lose some faculties and start to regress. By the time you reach the age of 60, you are back in nappies and are unable to walk and talk. In fact, you lose all language so that you don’t know what a cup or a plate is anymore. You put anything, within reach, into your mouth. You do not chew and need to be fed puréed food once more. You cannot wash or clothe yourself. If you need to be moved you cannot be whisked up, cuddled and caressed, like a baby, instead it takes two people and a hoist to transfer you to a wheelchair or a hospital bed. You don’t recognise the people who love you most. You are scared.
That is what has happened to my brother-in-law, Pete.
They call it dementia, but that seems too simplistic. The disease has ravaged his mind and body. It has stripped him of his independence. It’s truly tragic and devastating the speed at which it declared war, gained territory and has destroyed his life. It’s desperately difficult for the family to witness. My sister, who herself has Multiple Sclerosis, is determined to care for him at home so we are doing what we can to support them both and keep him there.
Anything I can do, no matter how small, I hope will help fund research and support so many families, like mine, whose lives have been blighted by this dreadful disease. We need to give hope to the next generation, like my niece who may have inherited the disease.
Jill

I am running my first ever marathon distance at Manchester Marathon 2025 in memory of my lovely mum, Dot. I ran my first half marathon back in 2020, when mum was living with lewy body dementia (the GNR - virtual, due to the pandemic), also raising vital funds for Alzheimer's Society. I know my mum will be with me on marathon day :-)
Sharon

I’m supporting Alzheimer’s society for my lovely Nan sadly lost her battle to this horrible disease in December 2024 after a long 5 year battle. She was so strong and held out for my beautiful baby boy Henry to he born in November, before gaining her angel wings. Hope I make you proud in London Marathon Nanny!
Louis X
Louis X
Louis

This year I will run my 100th Half Marathon, I will be running 20 Half Marathons & 9 Marathons this year! To make it even more special I decided to raise money for Alzheimers in honour for my favourite human being, my grandma! I am lucky she is still around, I never get bored of her telling me the same stories & she is always just as excited each time I tell her about my running (for the 5th time that visit). I am not going to lie, I have never been more scared of losing someone, so while we may not be singing along to our favourite musicals at the theatre or having a beer in the sun with the dog, i thought she can run with me, I can run for her. For everyone with a loved one fighting dementia, every run is for you!
Sophie

I am running the London Marathon for my dad! My dad was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s in 2017. He was an athlete all his life; he loved sport. I thought that running the London Marathon would be a way to honour him. The Alzheimer’s society supports families not just in the UK but also worldwide. It has been a great resource and support for my family in Canada and me here in the UK.
Dad this is for you!❤️
Dad this is for you!❤️
Garnette

I have spent the last year fundraising as a tribute to my Dad who sadly passed away in March 2023 after many years suffering at the hands of Alzheimer’s disease. I have completed 27 challenges do far and the London Marathon will finish my year of fundraising. My aim was to raise money to support families currently dealing with dementia and try and prevent other families in future from experiencing the effects of this devastating disease. Please see details of my challenges at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sw-charity-year
Steven

I’m running for my late Grandad Frank.
He was diagnosed with dementia in the last 5 years of his life, with the symptoms escalating due to the pandemic and loss of his routine. He was the best grandad you could ever ask for, and I feel so lucky we have so many stories and fond memories as he dedicated so much time to me and my sister.
I am running in his memory, and I hope I make you proud Grandad 💙
He was diagnosed with dementia in the last 5 years of his life, with the symptoms escalating due to the pandemic and loss of his routine. He was the best grandad you could ever ask for, and I feel so lucky we have so many stories and fond memories as he dedicated so much time to me and my sister.
I am running in his memory, and I hope I make you proud Grandad 💙
Shannon

For my Mum. Although I see you every week, I miss you, miss talking to you, laughing with you, miss you knowing who I am. You are you, yet not you. Miss you.
Karen

This is little me and my fantastic grandparents who did more than they knew for me growing up ❤️
My grandmother was an amazing woman. And then one day she started forgetting things. Where things were. And then where she was. And then who my grandfather was. And she'd try and run away, terrified, asking for her mother who'd be wondering why she wasn't back from school. And then she forgot who I was, even though I saw her every day throughout my whole childhood.
She had vascular dementia. It's the cruellest thing to witness someone you love go through as they slowly turn into someone you barely recognise, needing round the clock care, living in a world they no longer know or trust.
I'm running for my grandmother in her memory this Sunday in the London Landmarks Half Marathon and supporting this incredible charity 💙💛💙
My grandmother was an amazing woman. And then one day she started forgetting things. Where things were. And then where she was. And then who my grandfather was. And she'd try and run away, terrified, asking for her mother who'd be wondering why she wasn't back from school. And then she forgot who I was, even though I saw her every day throughout my whole childhood.
She had vascular dementia. It's the cruellest thing to witness someone you love go through as they slowly turn into someone you barely recognise, needing round the clock care, living in a world they no longer know or trust.
I'm running for my grandmother in her memory this Sunday in the London Landmarks Half Marathon and supporting this incredible charity 💙💛💙
Kate

My mother in law was diagnosed with mixed, Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017 and every day is tough for her and our family as she requires everyday care. I’m running this marathon for the Alzheimer’s Society as this terrible disease has taken the lady who was the rock of our family.
Greg

My mother in law, Jean, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s during COVID lockdown. Watching this horrid illness slowly affect Jean was heartbreaking. No day was ever the same. Sadly there were more bad days than good days.
The illness took her on 29/03/2025.
I had already decided to run LLHM 25 to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society for future research, hoping that one day, effective treatments may mean the families of sufferers and those with this horrible illness have hope.
The event will be emotional but it’s a great way to remember Jean and hopefully help others suffering from this cruel illness.
The illness took her on 29/03/2025.
I had already decided to run LLHM 25 to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society for future research, hoping that one day, effective treatments may mean the families of sufferers and those with this horrible illness have hope.
The event will be emotional but it’s a great way to remember Jean and hopefully help others suffering from this cruel illness.
Scott
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