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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Good Luck Lorraine and co! It will be worth it for such a good cause!!! Lxxx

Donation by Linda Cherry on 06/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hey Lorraine, Well done for taking up this challenge. I know you will do it with no problem!! All the best for Monday with love Agery & Phillip

Donation by Agery Dick on 06/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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An old Jamaican saying says "one one cocoa fills up the basket" Hoping our small token brings you closer to your target. Love Sybil and Phe

Donation by Ophelia Powell-Brown on 06/05/12

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Ken, you must be ever so proud of your wife, she is a true inspiration. Our best wishes for the event, hope you all have a great time.

Donation by BT Openreach Managers on 06/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Best wishes May and all the very best for the event tomorrow.

Donation by Elvis on 06/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jeff, have a super fab time on Monday, this is a great cause.

Donation by Jeff Boateng on 06/05/12

£60.00

+ £15.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck to Radical! Have a fantastic time!

Donation by dan slipper on 06/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Go Diana! Yeaaaaah buddddy! x

Donation by Schopun Jooma on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Radical!

Donation by www.ihouseu.com on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck, a very good cause not recognised as much as it should be. Hope u have a good day on Monday. All the best. Janice and Stevie McK xx

Donation by Janice McKenzie on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Have a great time for a great cause.

Donation by Simon Kerr-Edwards on 05/05/12

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Fantastic cause, sorry I could not attend to jam along! Stephanie (Friend of Mykee White)

Donation by Stephanie Valles on 05/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Hansa Hirani on 05/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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good luck on Monday!

Donation by Tricia Hunte (Bella) on 04/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Maydine well done on the fund raising for such a good cause and for raising the awareness. Superb response. Keep up the good work and stay blessed. xx

Donation by Lyndon LaCrette on 04/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Diane, I'll be thinking of you and Maydine,have fun guys xxxxx

Donation by Peleta Hamilton on 04/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation from Mummy Dearest, Ann Viechweg. X

Donation by Diane Viechweg on 04/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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love from Camille xx

Donation by Camille Purcell on 04/05/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Wishing Samantha Huie all the best!!!

Donation by Chloe Redmond on 04/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you guys have a good day..for all those whom we once depended on but now depend on us x

Donation by Patricia Velinor on 04/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Marvellous, magnificent Maydine! What a brilliant response so far to a very worthy cause- have a wonderful day on Monday. Lots of love Alisonxxx

Donation by Alison Woodward on 04/05/12

£35.00

+ £8.75 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Amanda!

Donation by Simon on 04/05/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to all those who will be attending the event on Monday - My Gran would be so happy if she knew ;) she is missed everyday!

Donation by Alicia McKenzie on 04/05/12

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for Monday Gary! xx

Donation by Sharon Felix on 04/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for Monday Amanda!

Donation by Natalie Miller on 04/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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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