Dementia Support Line
This is my first half-marathon, and it means everything to me.
My grandmother has always been my greatest champion, quietly cheering me on to reach higher and dream...
Doing a golf fundraiser on memory of uncle Dafydd Wyn Roberts. A larger than life character who loved his golf. He always a twinkle in his eye and a story to tell...
My late mum lived with dementia for ten years for the last six years lived in a care home until sadly passed away on the 10TH October 2025
I am doing this in memory of Tom, my husband, who...
I’m taking part in Memory Walk because dementia is something I witness every day in my role as a support worker in a care home.
Over time, I’ve built meaningful...
My Uncle Charlie Passed with dementia about 3yrs ago...
40 years since my first GNR - I am doing this one,...
We opened our garden on Sunday 31st May 2026 as part...
Doing this for 2 strong ladies in my life who suffered in their later years from this and disappeared before our eyes 💗
Im volunteering in my husband Peter's memory as we...
I'm volunteering in memory of my Sister Karen who...
I’m volunteering for my mum Elizabeth May Gibson...
This is my first half-marathon, and it means everything to me.
My grandmother has always been my greatest champion, quietly cheering me on to reach higher and dream bigger. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Watching her and watching my family navigate that loss has been one of the hardest things I've ever known.
She can't run this race. So I will, for her, and for the millions of families around the world who carry this same quiet ache every day. They deserve more support, more research, and more hope. Every step I take on race day will be a step taken with love for her, and for all of them.
My grandmother has always been my greatest champion, quietly cheering me on to reach higher and dream bigger. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Watching her and watching my family navigate that loss has been one of the hardest things I've ever known.
She can't run this race. So I will, for her, and for the millions of families around the world who carry this same quiet ache every day. They deserve more support, more research, and more hope. Every step I take on race day will be a step taken with love for her, and for all of them.
Akshay
Doing a golf fundraiser on memory of uncle Dafydd Wyn Roberts. A larger than life character who loved his golf. He always a twinkle in his eye and a story to tell until this cruel disease took hold. So we will play and raise a jar to Uncle Dafydd
Geraint
My late mum lived with dementia for ten years for the last six years lived in a care home until sadly passed away on the 10TH October 2025
Becky
I am doing this in memory of Tom, my husband, who passed away last year. He bravely coped with Alzheimer's for many years and it was a pleasure to care for him at home. Not going to lie
it was hard some days but with support you get through somehow. I look back now and I am so glad I was able to care for him and give him the love and support which has helped me cope, without him, today.
it was hard some days but with support you get through somehow. I look back now and I am so glad I was able to care for him and give him the love and support which has helped me cope, without him, today.
Susan
I’m taking part in Memory Walk because dementia is something I witness every day in my role as a support worker in a care home.
Over time, I’ve built meaningful relationships with many of the residents I support. I’ve seen the challenges they face, the impact dementia has on their independence, and the emotional journey experienced by their families. But I’ve also seen incredible strength, resilience, and moments of happiness that remind me how important compassionate care and support are.
Each resident has their own unique story, and it’s a privilege to be part of their lives. Taking part in Memory Walk is my way of honouring them and showing my support for everyone affected by dementia. Every step I take is for the people I care for, their loved ones, and the hope that one day we can find a cure.
No one should face dementia alone, and I’m proud to walk alongside a community that is making a difference.
Over time, I’ve built meaningful relationships with many of the residents I support. I’ve seen the challenges they face, the impact dementia has on their independence, and the emotional journey experienced by their families. But I’ve also seen incredible strength, resilience, and moments of happiness that remind me how important compassionate care and support are.
Each resident has their own unique story, and it’s a privilege to be part of their lives. Taking part in Memory Walk is my way of honouring them and showing my support for everyone affected by dementia. Every step I take is for the people I care for, their loved ones, and the hope that one day we can find a cure.
No one should face dementia alone, and I’m proud to walk alongside a community that is making a difference.
Janani
My Uncle Charlie Passed with dementia about 3yrs ago so watching my family look after him was hard and even when I use to visit him in the home in blackwood was really upsetting. Now my step dad Alex has levy dementia which is hitting the family bad watching my mum struggling to, with my step dad seeing him change in the last 12months has been hard.
Dean Brown
40 years since my first GNR - I am doing this one, with my daughter, for a great cause.
The day to day impact of Dementia seems to come on slowly, but when you look back you wonder why you hadn’t noticed it before. We lost Colin (Pop), finally, in 2011 - but actually we had lost him gradually sometime before.
We wondered, back then, how was it possible there was no treatment but there wasn’t and he gradually faded from us.
All these years on and that is still the challenge. Funding is only part of the solution, but part that my daughter and I can and will contribute to.
Our efforts in the Great North Run 2026 will be helping us to help the experts tackle this growing issue. It will be my daughter's first half marathon, it will be my 15 GNR and marks 40 years since my first (at least a decade since my most recent!). A father-daughter shared event will be a fitting way to honour the father-grandfather we loved and lost.
The day to day impact of Dementia seems to come on slowly, but when you look back you wonder why you hadn’t noticed it before. We lost Colin (Pop), finally, in 2011 - but actually we had lost him gradually sometime before.
We wondered, back then, how was it possible there was no treatment but there wasn’t and he gradually faded from us.
All these years on and that is still the challenge. Funding is only part of the solution, but part that my daughter and I can and will contribute to.
Our efforts in the Great North Run 2026 will be helping us to help the experts tackle this growing issue. It will be my daughter's first half marathon, it will be my 15 GNR and marks 40 years since my first (at least a decade since my most recent!). A father-daughter shared event will be a fitting way to honour the father-grandfather we loved and lost.
Nichol
We opened our garden on Sunday 31st May 2026 as part of our local town open garden scheme. Our chosen charity was Alzheimers Society as we have been affected by relatives suffering from this disease.
We raised £100. Please see the enclosed photos of our garden.
We made pin-on badges and flowers which we gave to people who donated money.
We raised £100. Please see the enclosed photos of our garden.
We made pin-on badges and flowers which we gave to people who donated money.
Stephanie
Doing this for 2 strong ladies in my life who suffered in their later years from this and disappeared before our eyes 💗
Janet
Im volunteering in my husband Peter's memory as we got a lot of support from the Alzheimers society.
Anne
I'm volunteering in memory of my Sister Karen who passed away with dementia in 2022. She was a very special lady. It was hard keeping in touch with her as she was in a nursing home during covid. I think about her every day.
Elaine
I’m volunteering for my mum Elizabeth May Gibson (Bet) (Nanny Bet) Amazing lady. My dad and mum was married for 61 years she was a great wife and an amazing mum and nanny. A great friend to all.
She was a superstar in our family she looked after all her grandchildren so her kids could work and give their children a good life and excellent values.
My mum was a kind generous lady who always looked out for our families.
Loved by all, and as the Alzheimer’s took hold of her mum was still kind and very funny, yet sometimes she was so angry or sad mostly through frustration she never accepted she had that illness.
My dad sisters and brother and I looked after until she passed.
Forever in our hearts
She was a superstar in our family she looked after all her grandchildren so her kids could work and give their children a good life and excellent values.
My mum was a kind generous lady who always looked out for our families.
Loved by all, and as the Alzheimer’s took hold of her mum was still kind and very funny, yet sometimes she was so angry or sad mostly through frustration she never accepted she had that illness.
My dad sisters and brother and I looked after until she passed.
Forever in our hearts
Kim
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