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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...
In 2023 I lost my Auntie to Alzheimer's Disease and...
My Partners Grandma got diagnosed with Alzheimers at...
I feel that running is a way of helping the cause to try and find a cure for this awful and cruel disease.
My mum was diagnosed with dementia in February 2020 just...
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025 is my way of...
Edinburgh was meant to be my first and last half marathon to raise some much needed, and hugely deserved, funds for the amazing Alzheimer’s Society. The Charity...
I chose to run for Alzheimers as I have experienced it with my gran who had dementia and saw the effect on my dad when he was alive - he just could not cope with it...
My Auntie Mary is currently living with early on-set dementia and has been put in a home earlier this year as her care at home required more round the clock...
My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 56 years old in July 2023. I’m running for the Alzheimer’s Society to raise funds and awareness of the need for earlier...
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
In 2023 I lost my Auntie to Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, after years of slow and painful decline. I have been a prolific half marathon runner for charity since 2019, and in 2025 I am running a variety of races including six half marathons to raise funds for the important work done by Alzheimer's Society, which will take me to over 30 half marathons run in total!
Iain
My Partners Grandma got diagnosed with Alzheimers at 60 Years old, 10 years ago
I met her in 2021 and what a woman she is!
She’s got a heart of gold and will walk for miles all day every day!
Well are over an hour away from her but we still see her every single week as she definitely knows how to put a smile on our face!
She’s a very strong Irish woman and still has the thickest Irish accent and we love it! There is so many Irish traditions that we will carry on in her memory!
Grandma sadly lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on February 18th 2025 and we will lay her to rest on 4th of April.
This is for you grandma and I will hold your Irish flag high and I know your be there with me every step of the way! 💚🇮🇪💪🏼
I met her in 2021 and what a woman she is!
She’s got a heart of gold and will walk for miles all day every day!
Well are over an hour away from her but we still see her every single week as she definitely knows how to put a smile on our face!
She’s a very strong Irish woman and still has the thickest Irish accent and we love it! There is so many Irish traditions that we will carry on in her memory!
Grandma sadly lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on February 18th 2025 and we will lay her to rest on 4th of April.
This is for you grandma and I will hold your Irish flag high and I know your be there with me every step of the way! 💚🇮🇪💪🏼
Chloe
I feel that running is a way of helping the cause to try and find a cure for this awful and cruel disease.
My mum was diagnosed with dementia in February 2020 just after Covid struck and when our mum needed us the most in the early days of covid. We couldn’t be there for her which was so so difficult for my older brother and sister as well as for me.
Seeing our mum slowly drift away was so so hard for us as we always remember our mum as being so independent - she was driving right up until the end before her diagnosis. Her car was her lifeline and she missed being able to get about so badly. We would do shopping for her and have to leave it on the doorstep.
Sadly, she had a fall at home after which she ended up in hospital and moved to a care home. The second time she was admitted to hospital was after having a stroke.
We were with our mum holding her hand for 3 weeks constantly before she sadly passed away.
I feel by running is a way of helping the cause to try and find a cure for this awful and cruel disease.
My mum was diagnosed with dementia in February 2020 just after Covid struck and when our mum needed us the most in the early days of covid. We couldn’t be there for her which was so so difficult for my older brother and sister as well as for me.
Seeing our mum slowly drift away was so so hard for us as we always remember our mum as being so independent - she was driving right up until the end before her diagnosis. Her car was her lifeline and she missed being able to get about so badly. We would do shopping for her and have to leave it on the doorstep.
Sadly, she had a fall at home after which she ended up in hospital and moved to a care home. The second time she was admitted to hospital was after having a stroke.
We were with our mum holding her hand for 3 weeks constantly before she sadly passed away.
I feel by running is a way of helping the cause to try and find a cure for this awful and cruel disease.
Nigel
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025 is my way of giving back to Alzheimer’s Society, who supported the family & my grandad until the very end.
My grandad was affected by dementia. The disease took my best friend from me & he struggled so much.
I became his advocate alongside my family and the knowledge from my line of work helped me to make sure he was safe and we were making the best decisions for him.
It was difficult to see his personality be stripped from him, his independence, decision making and ability to process information. In his late stages, I was unrecognizable, but he always made the effort to connect with me in his usual jokey manner.
LLHM 2025 is my way of giving back to Alzheimer’s Society, who supported the family & my grandad until the very end. It’s a way of finding myself again after losing the most important person.
Not only do Alzheimer’s Society support me personally, but they support many of the patients and relatives that I have worked with throughout the years. It’s a pleasure to see the work they do & the support that I am able to guide people towards, knowing that they have access to that in the community.
They provided my grandad, and his wife, the upmost amount of dignity and quality of life in order to make the process easier & help find coping strategies.
Alzheimer’s Society will forever hold a place in my heart.
My grandad was affected by dementia. The disease took my best friend from me & he struggled so much.
I became his advocate alongside my family and the knowledge from my line of work helped me to make sure he was safe and we were making the best decisions for him.
It was difficult to see his personality be stripped from him, his independence, decision making and ability to process information. In his late stages, I was unrecognizable, but he always made the effort to connect with me in his usual jokey manner.
LLHM 2025 is my way of giving back to Alzheimer’s Society, who supported the family & my grandad until the very end. It’s a way of finding myself again after losing the most important person.
Not only do Alzheimer’s Society support me personally, but they support many of the patients and relatives that I have worked with throughout the years. It’s a pleasure to see the work they do & the support that I am able to guide people towards, knowing that they have access to that in the community.
They provided my grandad, and his wife, the upmost amount of dignity and quality of life in order to make the process easier & help find coping strategies.
Alzheimer’s Society will forever hold a place in my heart.
Stacey
Edinburgh was meant to be my first and last half marathon to raise some much needed, and hugely deserved, funds for the amazing Alzheimer’s Society. The Charity provided exceptional support for me and my family when my lovely dad developed Early Onset Alzheimer’s at 58. It’s no coincidence I decided to take on the half marathon challenge (being a relatively recent Couch to 5K graduate) in my 58th year. As well as support and advice, they also fund ground breaking research to get better treatments and improved care to give everyone living directly or indirectly with Alzheimer’s hope and help.
Although I lost my dad 20 years ago, I now have several family and friends facing their own battles with Alzheimer’s and who knows what the future holds. So, lacing up my trainers again to take on another iconic half in the hope of raising more than last time is the least I can do. Thank you for letting me share my story.
Although I lost my dad 20 years ago, I now have several family and friends facing their own battles with Alzheimer’s and who knows what the future holds. So, lacing up my trainers again to take on another iconic half in the hope of raising more than last time is the least I can do. Thank you for letting me share my story.
Sam
I chose to run for Alzheimers as I have experienced it with my gran who had dementia and saw the effect on my dad when he was alive - he just could not cope with it watching his mum deteriorate. I also have a very good friend whose mum is living with dementia and it has been really hard on her - she already has a very busy life however has un conditional love for her mum Kath who is the "mother" of the family.
Kath is loved by everyone and lives in Hull and although I live in Guernsey when I visit I get to see her great big smile and she has always made me feel so welcome. It was really hard seeing her last time as she had early onset of dementia and she was being very forgetful and I recognised the signs. Her family and daughter who is a very good friend of mine has been amazing supporting her mum - so this is for Katrina and Kath Atkinson who I love very much.
Kath is loved by everyone and lives in Hull and although I live in Guernsey when I visit I get to see her great big smile and she has always made me feel so welcome. It was really hard seeing her last time as she had early onset of dementia and she was being very forgetful and I recognised the signs. Her family and daughter who is a very good friend of mine has been amazing supporting her mum - so this is for Katrina and Kath Atkinson who I love very much.
Janine
My Auntie Mary is currently living with early on-set dementia and has been put in a home earlier this year as her care at home required more round the clock supervision. I have also lost my granny on the same side of the family, from Alzheimer's disease, I want to run for this amazing charity that is extra close to my heart and support this the fight for a cure to this devastating disease.
Taking on an event for Alzheimer’s Society is one of the most fulfilling and impactful ways to give back to your community and support those in need—especially while you’re able to run. Contributing to a cause like this is incredibly rewarding, and if you or anyone you know is affected by the disease, don’t hesitate to sign up for a run or even a walk. It’s a powerful way to raise awareness and get involved in tackling a widespread issue that affects so many people in our communities.
Taking on an event for Alzheimer’s Society is one of the most fulfilling and impactful ways to give back to your community and support those in need—especially while you’re able to run. Contributing to a cause like this is incredibly rewarding, and if you or anyone you know is affected by the disease, don’t hesitate to sign up for a run or even a walk. It’s a powerful way to raise awareness and get involved in tackling a widespread issue that affects so many people in our communities.
Emer
My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 56 years old in July 2023. I’m running for the Alzheimer’s Society to raise funds and awareness of the need for earlier diagnosis more funding for research and support for those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia and their families.
I’m running for my wife - my family and for everyone on this incredibly difficult journey through life
Love Paul x
I’m running for my wife - my family and for everyone on this incredibly difficult journey through life
Love Paul x
Paul
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