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I am running 50km for my mum Monica . She has been...
As part of my double knee replacement rehab I am running in The Great South Run on 19th October. I will be running for Alzheimer’s Society.
Last year I was the...
I’m running for my wife’s grandad John. He was...
There are three generations of us (me, my mum and my...
I'm running the London Landmarks Half for my mum who...
I am walking in memory of my wonderful, beloved...
I’m doing my 100 mile Trek, firstly for my dad! He...
I’m running in memory of my dad Stan. He suffered...
I am raising money for Alzheimer’s Society in...
My lovely dad suffered a stroke after having his...
My story - about 10 years ago my nan was diagnosed...
My wife Alison was first diagnosed with Early Onset...
I am running 50km for my mum Monica . She has been diagnosed with alzheimer's about 3 years ago and it is heart-breaking to see . My mum is the best person I have known in my life xx
Andrew
As part of my double knee replacement rehab I am running in The Great South Run on 19th October. I will be running for Alzheimer’s Society.
Last year I was the compere at a 20K walk fundraising event for the charity in London. I addressed the walkers before they set off and informed them that their fundraising efforts would support research into finding a cure for dementia. Mary (who has severe dementia), with her husband Brian (also her full time carer) travelled from Belfast to take part and on completing her walk, Mary found me and asked me ‘many times’ if I had found a cure for ‘her’ own dementia. One of the hardest questions that I have ever been asked …….
3 weeks later I compered a similar event in Edinburgh. Mary (and Brian) took part again and on completion Mary headed straight for me with the same question. Once again I tried to reassure her that everything possible was being done to find a cure but she didn’t understand.
This had a profound effect on me and made me realise how difficult it must be to live with, or be affected in some way by dementia.
For this reason I decided to show my support for such an amazing charity and I hope that you will help me raise a significant amount of money to help find a cure for Mary and many others who suffer from this devastating disease.
Thank you.
Last year I was the compere at a 20K walk fundraising event for the charity in London. I addressed the walkers before they set off and informed them that their fundraising efforts would support research into finding a cure for dementia. Mary (who has severe dementia), with her husband Brian (also her full time carer) travelled from Belfast to take part and on completing her walk, Mary found me and asked me ‘many times’ if I had found a cure for ‘her’ own dementia. One of the hardest questions that I have ever been asked …….
3 weeks later I compered a similar event in Edinburgh. Mary (and Brian) took part again and on completion Mary headed straight for me with the same question. Once again I tried to reassure her that everything possible was being done to find a cure but she didn’t understand.
This had a profound effect on me and made me realise how difficult it must be to live with, or be affected in some way by dementia.
For this reason I decided to show my support for such an amazing charity and I hope that you will help me raise a significant amount of money to help find a cure for Mary and many others who suffer from this devastating disease.
Thank you.
Pete
I’m running for my wife’s grandad John. He was her whole world and 10 miles is nothing for what he and my wife Charlotte went through went he left us.
Callum
There are three generations of us (me, my mum and my daughter) running in memory of our dear friend Phyllis Tweedie who had Alzheimer’s from her mid 60s. She died two years ago and her husband, John, now also has the disease. My mum, who helps look after John, will be 81 on race day and it will be her first race since she got her new hip in august!
Karen
I'm running the London Landmarks Half for my mum who had early onset Alzheimer's and Dementia from her 50s. She is now 76 and since October 2020 has been living in a nursing home. She can no longer speak or do anything for herself. I want to make her proud of me raising money to help prevent this happening to other families in the future x
Danielle
I am walking in memory of my wonderful, beloved Grandad. The Greatest man in the world and my hero who I miss and think about every single day and will do for the rest of my life.
I am walking for you Grandad knowing you will be right by my side.
I am walking for you Grandad knowing you will be right by my side.
Kerry
I’m doing my 100 mile Trek, firstly for my dad! He has vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s. My dad has always been a hero in my eyes, he’s always supported me through the good times and bad he’s been a rock in my life and is and always will be my hero. I love him with all my heart and I want to show him how strong he has made me by doing this Trek.
I’m also doing it in remembrance of lost family members who passed from of with this awful disease.
💙🎽🏃🏾♀️
I’m also doing it in remembrance of lost family members who passed from of with this awful disease.
💙🎽🏃🏾♀️
Jennie
I’m running in memory of my dad Stan. He suffered terribly from this disease for many of years. I’ve raised over 1300£ in which I hope will help in some way
Christopher OShea
I am raising money for Alzheimer’s Society in memory of my beloved grandma Deborah by running the Shoreditch 10k.
Grandma’s hands toiled away in her garden pruning, weeding and watering to grow beautifully delicate flowers, they lovingly picked, chopped and mixed to make unforgettable apple crumbles, they stitched, sewed and hemmed to make all her own clothes with the skill of a master dressmaker.
Grandma’s hands toiled away in her garden pruning, weeding and watering to grow beautifully delicate flowers, they lovingly picked, chopped and mixed to make unforgettable apple crumbles, they stitched, sewed and hemmed to make all her own clothes with the skill of a master dressmaker.
David Fenton
My lovely dad suffered a stroke after having his Covid jab. Waiting to hear if he’d made it through the emergency brain surgery was awful but none of us were aware of the real battle ahead. The damage to his brain was extensive and has caused the onset of Dementia. A terrible illness! It takes away the essence of a loved one and leaves behind a confused person. I decided to run for Alzheimer’s so I can help raise vital funds for any research into how to help people like my dad and their families that it effects.
Lucy
My story - about 10 years ago my nan was diagnosed with dementia and had a hard battle for a year with dementia and the doctors told us she only had 2 years to live. But she’s still alive and kicking! She is my rock a very strong woman indeed who is an inspiration to all. She doesn’t talk or remember anything anymore which is the hardest part as she doesn’t even understand who we are anymore🥲 so that’s why I’m running to raise money for others going through the same and to also show that nobody is alone! ❤️
Benjamin Lewis
My wife Alison was first diagnosed with Early Onset Cognitive Impairment in her late 50s. Now, some 13 years later, the scourge of Alzheimer's is taking its inevitable toll.
But never has Alison's spirit, kindness and good humour wavered.
We want to rid future generations of the pain and suffering felt by both the patients and the carers, and I'm again taking on the L2B challenge to raise funds for the cure of this debilitating disease. Thank you, Alzheimer's Society!
But never has Alison's spirit, kindness and good humour wavered.
We want to rid future generations of the pain and suffering felt by both the patients and the carers, and I'm again taking on the L2B challenge to raise funds for the cure of this debilitating disease. Thank you, Alzheimer's Society!
Stephen
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