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Having completed a half marathon last year I decided to step up to the ultimate goal of completing the London Marathon. I am raising money for the Alzheimer's Society as it is a cause close to my heart. My Nan developed Alzheimer's the year I was born and so I never really got to know her. Alzheimer's leads to the progressive degeneration of brain cells causing memory loss and soon individuals are reliant on help with all their daily activities.

My Grandad cared for my Nan late into his life before passing away before her. One of the saddest moments was that my Nan asked my Dad whose funeral it was as they brought my Grandad into the church. I felt that this story not only shows the severity of the disease on the individual with Alzheimer's but also the impact it can have on the families and friends that support them.

Alzheimer's currently affects around 417,000 people in the UK alone and as yet, no single factor has been identified as the cause. The Alzheimer's Society not only raises money to fund research but also provides daily care for people with dementia, as well as support for the families and friends coping with the demands of care. It is a cause I really believe in and I thank you for any contribution you can make to the Alzheimer's Society.

See you at the finish line!!!

I have also been very lucky to have set up the millionth fundraising page on the justgiving site. As a result justgiving is offering five £100 prizes for the charity of your choice to lucky people who sponsor me! So a donation that will make a difference to myself and Alzheimer's could also make a difference to your chosen charity too.

Thanks to everyone who has donated so far!!!

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Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society

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Alzheimer's Society is the leading UK care and research charity for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their families and carers. To find out more about fundraising for the Society log on to www.alzheimers.org.uk

Donations 211

Good Luck Bro!

Donation by Nick Irving on 06/03/09

£15.00

Good cause!

Donation by John on 06/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

bribery! jokes, good luck, you'll be fab!

Donation by Humaa on 06/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

I'll be with you on the 26th. All the best.

Donation by Bob Skinner justgiving.com/bobskinner on 06/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck hunny!

Donation by DT http://www.justgiving.com/daintytrish on 05/03/09

£5.00

Goodluck, I hoped to do the marathon but didnt get a place this year :) do me proud!

Donation by Thomas Jarvis on 05/03/09

£2.00

Good luck completing your challenge

Donation by Hannah (www.justgiving.com/hannahfarnfield) on 05/03/09

£2.00

Good luck! A great cause.

Donation by Jennifer (www.justgiving.com/jamesbulgerhouse on 05/03/09

£5.00

Hi Tony, I am doing a sponsored bike ride from london to paris for the Alzheimer's Society. It is a fantastic cause.

Donation by Denise Youle on 05/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Running scares me - good luck!

Donation by Tony - (http://www.justgiving.com/laptopbits) on 04/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm doing the Ed marathon so know how much hard work you will be putting in training....good luck.

Donation by Lynne Eshelby (www.justgiving.com/lynneeshelby) on 04/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck! :) You can do it!! Well done on the 1 millionth Justgiving page!

Donation by Ashlee - (http://www.justgiving.com/team_cure_hd) on 04/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

In memory of my mum who died a few months ago after her journey with Alzheimers. Read your page in Hawaii!!

Donation by Elspeth Newlands on 03/03/09

£25.00

Such a great cause, and such a hard task too - I couldn't run a marathon! (Jumping out of a plane takes much less effort!) Good luck!! xx :)

Donation by Sarah on 03/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, and well done on the millionth page!

Donation by justgiving.com/thecontinuingadventuresofdavidwood on 03/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck

Donation by Tamsin Pamby on 03/03/09

£2.00

Best wishes

Donation by Paul Smith (www.justgiving.com/suffolkboy) on 03/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

I will be trekking in Borneo in Nov for the Orangutans, good luck with the Marathon....keep on running !!

Donation by Gill (www.justgiving.com/gilliantrek on 03/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations on the million - it must feel like all your Christmases have come at once! Cheers mate.

Donation by www.justgiving.com/carwyn (Carwyn Fowler) on 02/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Every pound counts and here's to reaching your goal!

Donation by Hayley www.justgiving.com/curems on 02/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done! I'm trekking the Inca Trail in Oct for Brain Tumour Trust. It's mega hard! lol! Good luck!!

Donation by Clare (www.justgiving.com/claresweeting1) on 02/03/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

Well done Mike. I'm trakking the great wall of china for Macmillan Cancer Support. The training is tough. Good Luck and best wishes!

Donation by Sandra www.justgiving.com/sandrabaxter on 02/03/09

£3.00

+ £0.85 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous on 02/03/09

£5.00

Best of luck, Mike - we will be there cheering you on!

Donation by Mum on 02/03/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck. I'm running it too!! might see you along the way.

Donation by Hannah (www.justgiving.com/hannahhowellsandsue) on 02/03/09

£2.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,554.99
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,554.99
  • Gift Aid£478.08

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