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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Have fun Amanda!

Donation by Bryony Berridge on 26/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the very best in your quest to raise funds. You're doing a great job. Bless you & family! X

Donation by shelley bowen on 26/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Lorraine and for such a good cause. Steve Palmer

Donation by Anonymous on 26/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck girl, I am sure you'll reach your target!! 200% :) xx Anna banana...mwah....

Donation by Anna Hermanska on 26/04/12

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Fab work and a great charity.

Donation by Patricia G on 26/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lorraine I know you can do it! Ann Dell'Aica xxx

Donation by ANN DELLAICA on 25/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best wishes on your charity event, I hope you get your target....go on girl!!! xx

Donation by Martha Cordani on 25/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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To all you fit people and Elite trainers, well done to you all for supporting a good cause.

Donation by Anonymous on 25/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Lorraine, I know this is not too hard for you. Good Cause X

Donation by Mark Haden on 25/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Every little helps..

Donation by Tim Morgan on 25/04/12

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Good luck Sam!!

Donation by Stephanie Shawyer on 25/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Sammy - do us proud, the Kahlon-Joyce Clan xxx

Donation by Christopher James Joyce on 25/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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So sad I'm gonna miss out on this amazing fundraising event, I'll be thinking of you all as u skip, box n jam!!! Much love anna-Lisa xx

Donation by Anna-Lisa Thomside on 25/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi May, ur doing a great job in raising awareness, it could happen to any of us or anyone we know! Love ur spirit and ur positivity x

Donation by Amanda Blankson on 25/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Whay to go Super Woman!! Losta Luv xxx

Donation by Vicki Walton on 25/04/12

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Well done Sam !!

Donation by Fiona Ainslie on 25/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hey May, hope you reach the target of £2000 very soon xx

Donation by Curth Henry on 25/04/12

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your an amazing soul keep feeding all with your positive energy... well done may ...

Donation by KIMPAL PATEL on 25/04/12

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Well done May, you're doing your dearest mother proud. Keep up the excellent work and best wishes for the event.

Donation by Daniel North on 24/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Best wishes May and Ken, you guys ROCK! This is brilliant cause and I hope you SMASH your target. :O)x

Donation by Noel From FF Kil Boxercise Class on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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GO SAM!

Donation by Oliver Pumfrey on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Trevor Janes on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I will be looking for a 3000kcal burn ....so LET'S AV IT !!!!! :-)

Donation by olly olatunji on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Wish you all the best May, hope you exceed your target. x

Donation by Andre Sousa on 24/04/12

£20.00

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Go Amanda! 1p per calorie!

Donation by Nick Francis on 24/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 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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