Alzheimer’s doesn’t just steal memories — it slowly turns your whole world upside down. It changes family roles, breaks your heart in ways you never expect, and leaves you grieving someone who is still right in front of you. Watching someone you love fade piece by piece is devastating, and it’s a pain no family should have to face alone.



My Nana spent so many years of her life caring for others as a nurse, giving compassion, dignity, and kindness to people at their most vulnerable. Now she’s the one who needs care, and that reality is incredibly hard to accept. Supporting Alzheimer’s Society feels like a small way of giving something back — for her, and for every family navigating this cruel disease.



Training is already underway, and every mile I run is for her (whether my legs like it or not) — for the memories we hold onto, for the love that never fades, and for the hope that one day fewer families will have to live through this.

Every donation is appreciated, more than you would ever know.
Thank you, and Nana. I hope I make you proud 🤍

Me and my mum run the Manchester 10K every year in memory of my grandad. He was the absolute hero of our family. A hard working and dedicated family man that was heartbreakingly taken away from us by this terrible disease. If our small amount of fundraising can help another family through this, then it's worth every moment 💙

My lovely mum Nora, is living with Alzheimer’s. At the moment, mum is still living a wonderful life, at home with our dad and, as a family, we are all very grateful to still be making very precious memories, with them both.
In January (with barely 20 weeks to go), I decided to join the London to Brighton Ultra, on 23-24th May 2026, with a goal to raise as much money as possible and help Alzheimer’s Society continue to help sufferers and their families but to also continue to fund research for better treatments or a cure.
I am not going to lie, I am more than a little daunted by the task ahead of me: 100km of trails (60% off road and 1500 metres of climb), up and over the North Downs, via Surrey & Sussex, before tackling the South Downs to the finish on the coast, as a continuous challenge in a heatwave (unheard of in the UK over a bank holiday weekend!!)
Training in the wettest January for years was grim, for me and the poor dog and, even I have questioned my sanity on more than one occasion, since signing up.
It has been a much bigger challenge than I ever expected and the steepest learning curve. I have lost count of the number of ways I can trip myself up and I find the poles more of a hinderance than a help still, but I am persevering; by the time of the trek I will either be an expert or will take half the field out with me!
I am hoping to finish the whole challenge in less than 24 hours. An ULTRA MARCH is about WALKING at a consistent pace with other like minded challengers and a Pacemaker (no running/jogging allowed).
Am I Mad? Quite possibly (OK, TOTALLY Bonkers).
Am I Determined to do this? ABSOBLOOMINLUTEY!

We used to speak for hours on the phone, debating current affairs, politics, religion - largely agreeing with each other but also challenging each other. Mum was the person I called with my news - Mum, I got a new job! - I won an award! - I can't tell anyone yet but...

Mum had a successful career where her kindness always shone through - she brought people together, supported communities and helped individuals.

Now she struggles to get words out and when she does they only make sense to her. Dementia is a terrible illness and I am running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for my Mum - and for all those other parents, siblings, friends.

I’m taking on the Cotswold Way to raise money for dementia support — a cause that sits close to my heart. I’m walking in honour of both my aunt and two close friends whose life’s have been deeply affected by dementia.Dementia doesn’t just steal memories; it reshapes relationships, routines, and the world around the person living with it.
As I follow the hills and valleys of the Cotswold Way, I’ll be thinking of them — of the strength they’ve shown, the memories we’ve shared, and the thousands of families facing the same journey.
Every step is for them, and for everyone living with dementia today.

My Mum died 5 years ago of Dementia. The strongest woman I've ever known. I'm doing the 3 Peaks National Challenge (3 Mountains in 24 hours) in memory of her and all lost to Alzheimer's. To all families who are caring for your loved ones, stay strong, enter their world and love is ALWAYS the answer.

Next Sunday I’m running the Hackney Half for the Alzheimer Society in memory of my grandmothers. They both passed away from Alzheimer’s-related complications over the past two years.