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 work Maydine!. xxx

Donation by jennifer minnott on 01/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Gooooooooooooooooooooo Charissa Johnson! You can do it!

Donation by Oliver Gough on 01/05/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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Go for it, Charissa Johnson!

Donation by George Mallea on 01/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thank you Sheila Thomas for your kind donation! : ) xxx

Donation by Amanda Stuart on 01/05/12

£10.00

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May - Well done on all the hard work you've put into raising money for a worthy cause. Keep your head up babygirl. x

Donation by Charissa Johnson on 01/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Kathryn Jones on 01/05/12

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excellent cause,i wish everyone connected all the very best, and good luck in reaching your target

Donation by steve wells on 01/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Dwight Blackman on 01/05/12

£55.00

+ £13.75 Gift Aid

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Keep doing Exactly what Your doing, the bringing together of different people, for a positive awareness of a very good cause.

Donation by Delroy Banton on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Inspirational xx

Donation by Natalie Sanchez on 30/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes and goodluck

Donation by Andrew Baker on 30/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A very worthy cause led by a very inspirational lady. Well Done May! xx

Donation by Sakinah Touzani on 30/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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You go girl to Rahtid Clahtid!

Donation by Jennifer Thomas on 30/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Maydine in making everyone aware of this worthy cause!

Donation by Tracey Caton on 30/04/12

£10.00

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Good luck with your fund raising. A very worthy cause.

Donation by Ronnie Kilroy on 30/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 29/04/12

£40.00

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Maydine you are such an inspirational woman ;)) Good luck raising lots of money and awareness for such a great cause. Xxx

Donation by Chrissy Ward on 29/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Maydine, keep up the good work. I'm gutted that I'm unable to make it on the 7th due to work commitments, but have a fabulous time. xXx

Donation by Karen Leigh on 29/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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This donation was collected from some of the participants at Richard Calender's Armageddon event today! A massive thanks to all those who donated.

Donation by Richard Calender's Armageddon Attendees on 29/04/12

£110.00

+ £27.50 Gift Aid

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A great cause May. Well done. xx

Donation by Jenny on 29/04/12

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Maydíne you are one AMAZING individual. You never seize to inspire with your genuine good nature. MAXIMUM LOVE & WELL DONE YOU xXx

Donation by Julia Moncrieffe on 28/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Prompted by super Sam H. Sounds like a mad drill - all the best! Fantastic cause. Mx

Donation by Michelle Watts on 28/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well we've finally done it! Good luck sis, what a good cause, we're proud of you.

Donation by Debbie Huie on 28/04/12

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Keep up the good work May, great cause. See you on the 7th May where all roads lead to the SKIP, BOX & JAMATHON.

Donation by Sally Burrell on 28/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Maydíne, this is such a great cause and I am really looking forward to attending the event. :O)

Donation by Teddy James on 28/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$10,329.98
  • Offline donations$982.66
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$11,312.63
  • Gift Aid$2,363.29

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