Why I’m running
First of all, thanks for visiting. Last year I ran my first marathon in Edinburgh for the Alzheimer’s Society and I enjoyed it so much, I decided to do another as soon as possible! So here I am, training and fundraising for the Dublin Marathon, on October 27th.
Both my grandparents struggled against dementia and Alzheimer’s through their later life. It was a great strain on our families and their carers as their personalities slowly faded and the dementia took over. Alzheimer’s claimed them both, with my grandmother dying earlier this year.
So that’s why, in their memory, I’ll be running to support the Alzheimer’s Society.
Donate
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are far more common than most people realise. Both conditions affect over 700,000 people – enough to fill every premiership stadium in the UK. You can help me to help the Alzheimer’s Society by giving generously.
- £100 could pay for eight calls to be answered by the societies helpline and for a welcome pack to send to people who have been affected by Alzheimer’s or Dementia
- £250 could pay for 32 hours of a support worker’s time to help those diagnosed with dementia to understand their diagnosis and help them take part in activities they enjoy
- £500 could go towards paying for a respite break for a person with dementia, helping to take the pressure off their carers.