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 Meave Darroux

Donation by Victor Carbon on 08/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations, Maydine! You are a great inspiration! May you continue to be blessed with all that is good. Love and blessings always xxx

Donation by Corinne John-Baptiste on 08/05/12

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Such a great cause. Although I am in agony tonight post hot bath and ibuprofen, I had a wicked time and would definitely do it again. xXx

Donation by Yasmin Kassam on 08/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Nassim Smith £100.80 Edith Williams £45 Diana Salvador £20 Suzanne Bates £10

Donation by Participant Sponsors - Thank You on 08/05/12

£175.80

+ £43.95 Gift Aid

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Thanks to those who bought a skipping rope today at Skip,Box & Jamathon. Every rope sale earned £3 for Dementia UK. 27 ropes was sold making £81.

Donation by Skipping Rope Sales on 07/05/12

£81.00

+ £20.25 Gift Aid

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I'm sponsering Chioma.... Well done, Hope you got thru the 3 hours ok....you know it is so worth it....x

Donation by Beverley Gosling on 07/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done, Meave Darroux...

Donation by Natasha Henderson on 07/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good work, Sally - tireless as ever to support others x

Donation by Jon French on 07/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi I'm sponsering Deirdre Matthews. Medinah

Donation by medinah on 07/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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maydine keep up the good work..sharon

Donation by sharon carter on 07/05/12

£10.00

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Best of luck - Very good cause - heart goes out to any family having to go through this illness x

Donation by Mairead Askew on 07/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Ewelina Depowska on 07/05/12

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Good luck Aung. Go girl!

Donation by Cyrus Ghazvini on 07/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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CHIOMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kick some butt today SWEETS.

Donation by Emilia Pope on 07/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Vicky Joseph on 07/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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As promised my sweet - HBB xxxxxxx Jo J, Big T and the boys xxxxx

Donation by Jo Morgan on 07/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lorraine.

Donation by Joe Dailly on 06/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sammy H!

Donation by Anita G on 06/05/12

£102.00

+ £25.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Maninderpal Sahota on 06/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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GOOD LUCK DIANA>> love lots neha x

Donation by Neha Patel on 06/05/12

£5.00

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Radical, Maydine and Ken, I am there in spirit. Maydine your dedication & passion is so admirable, you are one in a million. Have fun, c u all soon.

Donation by Brenda Russell on 06/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Josephine Kirkwood on 06/05/12

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This has been donated by an lovely elderly friend of my mum, who also shares the name with the inspiration for this event. Many thanks May.

Donation by May on 06/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I really wanted to come and support in person but I can't. Hope my little donations helps to make a difference.

Donation by Pauline Thomas on 06/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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May & Ken, may you continue to fight the good fight of faith! God Bless..

Donation by Steve Williams on 06/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$10,287.18
  • Offline donations$978.58
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$11,265.76
  • Gift Aid$2,353.49

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