My story

Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page for Dementia UK.

Why Dementia UK?

When you first hear about the diagnosis of dementia, you are hit with a wave of grief emotions - anger, denial, blame, guilt, depression - to mention but a few. Dementia is a mind shattering diagnosis to receive and it can leave you thinking it's all over as soon they wont even recognise me and I'm going to lose my love one. I am able to tell you this because sadly, it's exactly what happened to me 10 years ago when my beloved mother was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia! :o(

10 years on and I still find myself looking at my bedridden mum wondering if there was more awareness, support and training for carers and families, would my mother have been in the condition that she is today? My feeling is no, she wouldn't!

Dementia is most often thought of as a memory disorder, an illness of the aging mind. In its initial stages, that's true — memory loss is an early hallmark of dementia. But experts in the field say dementia is more accurately defined as fatal brain failure: a terminal disease, just like cancer, that physically kills patients! It's not simply a mental ailment that accompanies older age and so in my humble opinion, we should try to do more to raise awareness and try to make improvements now as Dementia is on the rise.

JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Dementia UK and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now. Also, please help me to spread the word about the event. On my own, it will merely be a drop in the ocean but together with everyone's support, we can make a BIG SPLASH! Many Thanks & Appreciation for your support.

Maydine BodyFusion Fitness ;O) xXx

My updates 3

£6186...Wow, this is EPIC and I can't thank everyone who has supported enough... "THANK YOU ALL VERY VERY MUCH" :o) Those of you yet to donate, it isn't too late, Dementia UK will surely appreciate. XxX

15/05/12 06:50

How FABULOUS is this? SKIP, BOX & JAMATHON is already a MASSIVE SUCCESS having helped to raise £2,000 for Dementia UK so far! PLEASE DO NOT STOP THERE... Keep pushing guys, together we can make at least another £1,000 I know we can,so "GO HARD OR GO...." U know how we do! xXx

27/04/12 14:39

How FABULOUS is this? SKIP, BOX & JAMATHON is already a MASSIVE SUCCESSFUL having helped to raise £2,000 for Dementia UK so far! PLEASE DO NOT STOP THERE... Keep pushing guys, together we can make at least another £1,000 I know we can,so "GO HARD OR GO...." U know how we do! xXx

27/04/12 13:29

My charity

Dementia UK

Dementia UK

Charity Registration No. 1039404

Dementia UK in a national charity committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia. The charity has four core areas: - Admiral Nurses - Admiral Nursing DIRECT - Uniting Carers - Dementia UK Training

Donations 291

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Well done Maydine for this amazing initiative. You truly are a Brilliant Woman!!

Donation by Meave on 28/08/12

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I had a great time at the Skip Box and Jamathon and even greater, people are still giving me money for the cause. :O) Well done May Xx

Donation by Sulekha Ali on 14/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Sorry for long ting May, but I fully support what you're doing. Well done for raising so much and hope you go on to raise even more. Keep it up!

Donation by Dean Carby on 13/06/12

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Hi Maydine so far i have collected this for my efforts at the Jamathon, what a great day I had as well.Best wishes to every one .

Donation by Grace worrell on 10/06/12

£117.00

+ £29.25 Gift Aid

Hi Maydine, As promised to Radical for his efforts at the "Skip, Box & Jamathon" event on 7th May. Good luck...xx

Donation by Jonny Williams on 09/06/12

£10.00

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From the CIST Team cos Nikki gave us biscuits :-)

Donation by Nichola Fraser on 30/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations May and Ken on raising so much so far for such a worthy cause. Xx

Donation by Sal Akomolafe on 29/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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For 'Radical' who skipped away on the day - well done and to everybody else for this worthy cause. Blessings

Donation by Marcia Carr on 28/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Better late than never ;-) What an achievement - you've got to pat yourself on you back for this!

Donation by Doreen Man on 26/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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via Dionne Henry

Donation by paul odonnell on 24/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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For 'Radical' cash donations collected from Mum, Oliva, Lauren, Michelle, Warrick, Marvin, Mr Potts, Sirena's, Marvin, Elliott & Sharpie :)

Donation by Various / As Above on 23/05/12

£65.00

+ £16.25 Gift Aid

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Sorry its late :) Fantastic achievement and cause! Well done!!!! Bon

Donation by Bonamy Klu on 22/05/12

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Congratulations Maydíne, this is absolutely fantastic! xXx

Donation by Layla Ali on 22/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Hun, you're doing fabulous work here & I hope U continue to help spread awareness for this great cause. I am so proud of U Maydíne. Love Always X

Donation by Andrew Paul on 21/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Maydíne, your efforts for this worthy cause has been amazing and we're ever so proud of you. Keep up the good work. Love Bev xXx

Donation by Bev Burton on 21/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation from Carmen Salmon

Donation by Diane Viechweg on 21/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hey Maydine very proud of you, keep up the good work. Stay blessed. Debs xx

Donation by Debbie x on 20/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Angela Thomas on 19/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck in your efforts. My friend Michelle Gidden participated in this event, well done to her

Donation by michael cumberbatch on 18/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thanks to all my colleagues who sponsored me and helped to raise this amount for a very worthy cause. Much appreciated

Donation by Gary Fearon on 18/05/12

£100.00

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For Radical PR

Donation by Justyna Staniszewska on 17/05/12

£5.00

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Michelle G. I know you powered down. Well done chick!

Donation by Yvonne Brown on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done cuz for raising such an fantastic amount of funds for Dementia uk, you are one amazing person,respect to u Luv Ellie XX

Donation by Eleanor Myers on 16/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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What a fantastic cause and a terrific response, so blessed that I was able to take part and you continue to do your mum proud. Love u M & K xx

Donation by Mich Mich on 16/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, Meave Darroux

Donation by Angelique Henderson on 16/05/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£6,833.00
  • Offline donations£650.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£7,483.00
  • Gift Aid£1,563.25

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