My beautiful mum, who was my hero right to the end. Mums fight ended in January after a quick and devastating decline. Not knowing where to turn till I found AS, made everything else even harder to cope with. I am still grieving i walk with her I my heart &mind on the walk doing my little bit helps.

Three years ago, a stroke changed our lives forever, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of vascular dementia. It’s a cruel, heavy journey, but what makes it so much harder is the silence that now surrounds us.
Dementia reveals a heartbreaking truth: as the illness progresses, the circle shrinks. It is incredibly lonely to watch the world keep moving while the friends and family who used to be there slowly drift away, leaving him behind when he needs connection the most. He is still here and he still matters .
I will be running my first Ultra on 18th July to raise funds for research into this horrible disease to help others navigate their new normal.

Hi I'm Georgia and me and my sister Ava are taking on this trek for our loved grampy .In 2024 my grandad Dennis was diagnosed with vascular dementia and has been living with it since. Seeing the impact dementia can have on someone you love is something that stays with you. Like so many families, ours has been touched by dementia and this Trek is our way of giving something back in a way that will also help so many others.
All my life my grandparents have taken care of me, my sister, family, friends, even people they’ve never met before. They’ve always given whatever they’ve had to everyone and never asked for anything back, they deserve to be seen and shown appreciation to and this is just the start of what I will do.
Regardless of what dementia has taken from him no one can ever forget his bellowing laugh, his capability to make everyone smile, his cheekiness, his generosity and his cuddles. He’d never fail to light up a room when he walked in and has achieved so much throught his life it’s inspiring.
Memories with grampy will always be remembered and cherised, you will always be the wonderful Walter.

This walk will be for my Mammar. She was our dancing queen and family was her love and joy she lived in her own home independently until 1 year ago when her family had no choice but to look for a care home she had 6 children and 15 grandchildren and many great great grandchildren. She died sadly suddenly in June we are all still in shock that she’s gone she had been diagnosed with alzheimer’s a few years ago and up until - year ago remained in her home where we all supported her but watched her disappear bit by bit

Mammar we all love you and will never forget the memories the love and just your good sense of humour.

I am trekking for both of my beautiful parents. Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a number of years ago. He fought hard before very sadly dementia took him 2 years ago. Tragically mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a year before dad passed away. Mum is still with us but is now reliving herself what she saw her husband go through. My sister and I have been determined to support our parents and have found the courage and support to do this from our parents. We will not let Alzheimer's define them and who they were are are.

I work for an Armed Forces charity and we have a few beneficiaries that have been diagnosed with Alzheimers. I have seen how this affects their loved ones and the huge impact it has on all their lives. I don't think a single person can say they don't know a family impacted by this awful illness. When I run the Brighton marathon I will be doing it in the name of my fellow veterans who have received this diagnosis.

My Grandma’s Long Goodbye

My grandma’s long goodbye is a story about love, loss, and learning to navigate grief while watching someone I loved slowly change because of dementia.

Before dementia affected her, my grandma was one of the most colourful and lively people I knew. I remember her brightly patterned skirts, carefully matched knitted cardigans, pink-painted nails, and the laughter that could light up a room. She loved surprising my brother and me, looking after her dog Winnie, and making every visit special.

Some of my favourite memories are the small ones. I would sing, act, and dance in front of her cuckoo clock while she watched proudly. She would always tell us she had a surprise waiting — usually chocolate buttons from her crowded pantry.

As I grew older, I began noticing changes. At first, I thought she was simply getting older, but looking back, I recognise these as some of the first signs of dementia. She started struggling with her memory and everyday tasks, and in 2018 she was diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Watching dementia change someone you love is incredibly difficult. As a teenager, I experienced grief in a way I had never expected — losing someone twice, first to the illness and then when they passed away.

After losing my grandma, I joined Dementia Friends because I wanted to support others affected by dementia. I hope young people facing similar experiences know they are not alone.

Dementia changed parts of our journey, but it never erased the love and memories we shared.

Recently my mum received the diagnosis of vascular dementia. Whilst its good to finally have a diagnosis its sad that this is happening to her. I turned 60 in 2025 and I have been pushing my comfort zone by sea walking, scuba diving, flying a 4 seater plane and now sky diving! For someone who has a fear of deep water and heights I am really pushing my limits but having an exciting time whilst doing it! My beautiful mum means the world to me so raising funds to help find a cure or stabilising medications, even though they won't help my mum, is the least I can do.

My lovely Mum was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 54 when I was 17 and my younger sister 14. I have vowed to take on fundraising each year for this wonderful charity in memory of my lovely Mum and the last few years this has taken form in Trek 26! The last 2 years we have taken on 13 miles around North York Moors and the Lakes, this year we’re going the biggie 26 miles in the Cotswolds! These events are so well organised and a brilliant way to get involved in fundraising and challenging yourself with other people wanting to help the same cause.

In May 2026, I completed a 14,000-foot skydive to represent the fear, uncertainty and loss of control that so many families experience following a dementia diagnosis.
I dedicated the jump to six incredible ladies who touched my life - Bren, Clarice, Mary, Monica, Gladys, and Linda, and carried their names, alongside Jenny, Celia, and Trevor, on my custom jersey. As I plunged through the sky, I made a heart shape with my hands as a tribute to their memories and everyone affected by this disease.
My original fundraising goal was £500, but thanks to incredible support from friends, family and the community, I raised £1,870 for Alzheimer’s Society.
If facing my greatest fear can help make a difference, I hope others will be inspired to step up for a cause they believe in. The families affected by Alzheimer’s need our support now more than ever.