Raised: 121%
 
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £12,118.87
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Thanks you for visiting my JustGiving page.

I'm taking part in the Alzheimer's Society - Inca trail challenge on 8th May 2010 with friends Teresa and Kathleen to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and I'd really appreciate your support.  As many of you may know, my partner Darren's mother Vera has been diagnosed with Alzheimers.
 
For those who have never met my 'mother in law', she was always very glamorous looking far younger than her 71 years.  Over the past 2 years we have seen her change from being slightly forgetful, to becoming very confused, prone to mood changes, and unable to function fully without constant supervision.  She is now unable to look after herself, and believes that Darren is her husband not her son.

This is particularly distressing for Darren as since setting up this page Darren's father Eric died suddenly. Darren as their only son has taken responsibility for the care of his mum, which now means that she is in a home as she needs 24 hour care as she is unable to do the basics of caring for herself without assistance.  Eric was a very special man, and only now do we realise how difficult his life was as a full time carer.  He is missed very much by us and his many friends.  The photo above shows Eric and Vera in happier times just a short time ago.

1 in 3 people will end up with some form of dementia - so together let's try and raise money to prevent this from being our future.

No amount is too large or too small.

Thank you for your kindness

Mike x

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Just a little donation towards a great challenge, hope all went well with the Inca trail. Regards Fiona Donation by Fiona Bergerud on 24/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Fortis Insurance Solutions Charity Committee donation - with big thanks from me Donation by Mike Stanley on 02/08/10

 
£200.00
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Collected at the British National Irish Dancing championships - many thanks to the committee and for everyone who donated. Donation by Mike Stanley on 02/08/10

 
£432.00
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Dear Darren best of luck, thinking of you and family lots of love irene & roy xxxxx Donation by irene holmes on 26/07/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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HI Mike saw youir picture in the Irish Post , yoiur welcome to walk on down here anytime! Martin and Rich xx Donation by martin farrelly on 01/07/10

 
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With much thanks to Eugene Harnett Donation by Mike Stanley on 19/06/10

 
£40.00
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Thanks Ray Chambers £10 and Eugene Harnett £40 Donation by Mike Stanley on 07/06/10

 
£50.00
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Well done on your fantastic achievement from Haughey McAuley Academy. Money raised from a social night. Donation by Michelle Edwards on 04/06/10

 
£130.00
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With thanks to Sharon Lehane £20 - Winston Bakewell £20 - and Jane £5 Donation by Mike Stanley on 02/06/10

 
£45.00
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Great pic, but you need to cross at the knees love! Well done!!!!!! Donation by debbie norman on 30/05/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Hi Mike Congratulations! what a great amount! Love Meredith x Donation by Meredith Lee on 25/05/10

 
£25.00
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Hope the springs lived up to their reputation. Donation by Andrew Cartin on 23/05/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Jason Banwell on 18/05/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Well done you old Inca you! Donation by Gerard Farrelly on 18/05/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Well done Michael. Carol & Kevin Joyce Donation by Kevin Joyce on 15/05/10

 
£100.00
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With thanks to Gerard McQuaid and Maureen O Rourke Donation by Mike Stanley on 15/05/10

 
£150.00
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Well done in raising so much for a good cause. Good luck on the trip Mike. Andrew Donation by Andrew Kennett on 07/05/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck Mike, this is a good cause I hope it all goes well. Rach and Daz Donation by rachel rothwell on 05/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good cause and Good luck with the trip - Anthony Donation by Anthony Lewis on 05/05/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Michael enjoy the trip and well done on raising such a fantastic amount Barbara Slater Donation by Barbara Slater on 05/05/10

 
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Cant believe how much you've raised Michael its just fantastic, a little leisurely stroll now and you're done. Lots of luck love Christine & Mick Donation by Christine Murphy on 03/05/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Fair play to you Michael. My father died of this awful disease, my heart goes out to Vera's family. Ádh mór leis an turas. Anne Marie xxx Donation by ANNE MARIE BLAIR on 30/04/10

 
£20.00
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with thanks to the all the Hickeys Mike xx Donation by Mike Stanley on 29/04/10

 
£20.00
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With huge thanks to Claire and all of troupe 1 for your generousity and messages of good luck. I REALLY appreciate it from all of you - with love M Donation by Mike Stanley on 29/04/10

 
£200.00
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Good Luck, I couldn't do it with my knees! Donation by Maria Murphy on 29/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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