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 and keep up the good work xx

Donation by Denise Sutherland on 28/04/12

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Donation by Paul Grant on 28/04/12

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Well done chic, you go hard in every aspect of your life, u r truly inspiring. wish i cud b der x

Donation by Neusa on 28/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the fund raiser. Much Love as always

Donation by Alex Nicholas on 28/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nikki i know you will have fun! From Chantal M XXXXX

Donation by Anonymous on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You go Maydine! You have so much energy and spirit and will do your mum proud! xxx

Donation by Diane Patterson on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done May... my Mother been a carer of those with dementia for years... well done again..x

Donation by Simon Robinson on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Ok time for Mash up and for a good cause eh! A couple of girls donated in this too. Oh and should I mention Samantha Huies name????

Donation by Donna Kissi on 27/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by peter coleridge on 27/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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All the best for the jamathon. Tima and Moez x

Donation by Fatima Jamani on 27/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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This is money Paul and Mark have collected over the last year or so and wanted it to go to a good cause. XXX

Donation by Lorraine Warren on 27/04/12

£82.00

+ £20.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and keep going, don't stop on the day

Donation by Mark Hayward on 27/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Sam - remember to keep smiling whilst you skip, box and jam!!

Donation by Iain Coulson on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Amanda!! Such a worthwhile cause xx

Donation by Sarah Griffin on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go May go - fantastic job you're doing not just raising money but raising awareness x

Donation by Jane Ainslie on 27/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Sam Huie, good luck :)

Donation by Justine Zimmermann on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi May, better late than never eh! X

Donation by charlotte appeah on 27/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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For Sam Huie. You promised me a burpee push-up for every pound i donated. don't forget.

Donation by Inigo Dunkley on 27/04/12

£50.00

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Donation by Diana Salvador on 27/04/12

£20.00

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I hope they find a cure for dementia sufferers as not only does it affect the patients it has a far greater effect on family and loved ones! xx

Donation by Sandra Etienne on 27/04/12

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Donation by Elaine Campbell on 26/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Emma Stabler on 26/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Doing Big Things For A Great Cause x

Donation by Renee Fontaine on 26/04/12

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Sounds real hard core but I know that's your thang Sam H! The cause is great too. Good luck!

Donation by Carmelita G on 26/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sam H!

Donation by Louise Robertson on 26/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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