My story

Hi, thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

So, I'm running the London Marathon 2012 and I would be really grateful of any donation you can offer. 

Aside from becoming a mother, this will the biggest challenge I have ever done.

I think it would be fair to say that I'm not a natural athlete and having had my 2nd daughter only 7 months ago it's going to take some training if i'm going to make it round!!! However there will one driving force making me put on my trainers and venture out on a cold, dark wet evening .. my Mum. 

Very sadly around 10 years ago my Mum started to show the very early signs of dementia, at that time she was in her 50's. 

Over those 10 years my family and I have had to watch, helpless as slowly this cruel and dreadful disease has stripped her of everything and now in her 60's she is unable to move, talk, listen or understand and worst of all she has no idea who anyone is.  

For those of you who knew Mum before she became ill, I think you would all agree what a wonderful, loving and caring person she was. For those who didn't, you'll just have to take my word for it! 

So please, please give what you can. There is nothing now that I can do for my poor Mum, but if it means that I can contribute to one day finding a cure for this evil disease then my god it's worth it. 

Over 820,000 people are effected by this devastating illness, but there is no direct government funding given. 

 

Very Sadly Mum passed away on the 14th January 2012. So please, please give what you can as this now means more to me than ever,

THANK YOU xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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A masive thank you to everyone who has sponsored me - I am overwhelmed by your generosity. It's going to make those 26 miles worthwhile.

05/04/12 22:00

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Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society

Charity Registration No. 296645

Alzheimer's Society is the leading UK care and research charity for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their families and carers. To find out more about fundraising for the Society log on to www.alzheimers.org.uk

Donations 88

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Kate, just like your mum you are one amazing lady! Best of luck.

Donation by Debs, Alan & kids on 11/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Good on you, our kid. Nearly raised a grand already! Check facebook for a handy running tip

Donation by matt thurling on 11/10/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Mate... I'm with you all the way, but for my own reasons! So very very proud of you. Love Terry, Ian, James and Mattie

Donation by Teresa Edser on 11/10/11

£50.00

Donation by Mike Bradshaw on 11/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Very proud of you dear sister xx

Donation by Chris, Rosie, Maisie, Arabella, Aaron x on 11/10/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Wow, what a fantastic thing to do! Lots of love to your Mum and best of luck to you. We'll be thinking of you both on the day. xxx

Donation by Elaine & Willie Griffin on 11/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Dear Kate, I don't envy you the run but the cause is great! Best wishes to your Mum, you and all your family from Nora and Nigel

Donation by Nigel Mallett on 11/10/11

Good luck! Everything you say about your Mum is true. What you're doing is a wonderful thing!

Donation by Richard Noy on 11/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Kate - great cause. Worth all the pain!

Donation by Tony Watts on 11/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Go on Mummy Jones!! I shall be in the crowds somewhere cheering for you! Very proud.xxx

Donation by Mary Foreman on 11/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

You are a real supermum, Kate. We will be cheering you all the way...from the comfort of the sofa. Lots of love Sarah, Simon, Rupert & Humph xx

Donation by sarah spooner on 11/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

we always said something positive would come out of this. You're showing the way xxx

Donation by antony thurling on 11/10/11

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

We are so very, very proud of you and wish you all the luck for the big race!! Love Leah & Tom xxxx

Donation by Leah Bidwell on 11/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$4,897.65
  • Offline donations$3,301.19
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$8,198.83
  • Gift Aid$1,073.84

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