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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!

Donation by Lee Kirkham (justgiving.com/leekirkham) on 28/02/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Sent with Love

Donation by JENNY Harris on 28/02/09

£26.60

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Good luck mate

Donation by Jo Foster (justgiving.com/joannefoster9 on 28/02/09

£3.50

+ £0.99 Gift Aid

Good Luck

Donation by Mike Dickinson on 28/02/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

best of luck - a great cause

Donation by Matt on 27/02/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

For my Mum, nee Irving, and your splendid effort for Alzheimer's research. Thank you

Donation by Liz White http://www.justgiving.com/white on 27/02/09

£10.00

Hope the run goes well. Well Done!

Donation by Suzie (www.justgiving.com/suziecampbellkelly) on 27/02/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

good luck!

Donation by rose on 27/02/09

£2.00

Unfortunately I have experience of Alzheimer's in my family as well, great thing you're doing!

Donation by Lisa Holmberg (www.justgiving.com/lisaholmberg) on 27/02/09

£5.00

Run Forest, run!

Donation by EPK on 27/02/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Congrats on being the millionth! Good luck with all your fundraising

Donation by Vanessa LaValley on 27/02/09

£2.00

Donation by Emma on 27/02/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

Good luck, you'll need a foot massage after!

Donation by Bobby Youngwood www.justgiving.com/bobbyyoungwood on 27/02/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

See you on the start line on 26th! Good luck

Donation by Ulen (justgiving.com/madasaboxoffrogs) on 27/02/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

Good luck mate. I ran for Alzheimers in last years Great North Run. Great charity, hope you reach the £2k target. All the best

Donation by Andy Meehan on 27/02/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mike, congratulations on being the one millionth fundraiser, you will have such a fantastic day, have a great run.

Donation by Sharon Voss on 27/02/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

I'm eighty and am thankful that I haven't got it - yet!

Donation by Judy Rayner on 27/02/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

good luck

Donation by David Longley (justgiving.com/davidlongley1987) on 27/02/09

£5.00

Good Luck - I'll see you there!!

Donation by Alix Ross on 27/02/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, a very worthy cause. I'm running a 50mile marathon in September for Help 4 Heroes.

Donation by Nik Evans justgiving.com/50mileh4h on 27/02/09

£5.00

Best wishes for a good cause.

Donation by Paul Smith (www.justgiving.com/suffolkboy) on 27/02/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

At age 90, my Gran is also a sufferer. Unfortunately I have too few memories of her living without the illness. Hope you have a great run. God bless.

Donation by Errolinda Ward on 27/02/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, am running London too for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. www.justgiving.com/claudetteobrien2

Donation by Claudette on 27/02/09

£5.00

Sorry I couldn't give more. My thoughts are with your family and all others who have suffered through this. xXx

Donation by Amy Card on 27/02/09

£5.00

This is a great cause - my Nan died from Alzheimers so I understand the devastating effects of this terrible illness. Best of luck for the marathon!

Donation by Sam Allen justgiving/samanthaallen4 on 27/02/09

£4.00

+ £1.13 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$3,880.30
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,880.30
  • Gift Aid$726.06

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