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My story

 
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I ran this year's London Marathon - on Sunday 26 April - in aid of BRACE. 

BRACE is Bristol Research into Alzheimer's and Care of the Elderly.

Alzheimer's Disease is the most common form of dementia, it affects 55% of dementia sufferers.      

Dementia currently affects approximately 750,000 people in the UK and this figure may double by the year 2050 as the population ages.   It affects 1 in 20 of the over 65s and 1 in 5 of the over 80s.  However,  it should not be thought of as a normal part of ageing - people as young as 40 can be affected, although , thankfully, this is rare. 

The impact of both dementia and Alzheimer's on family life is severe.  At present there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. In the UK, Alzheimer's research currently receives less than 5% of that spent on cancer research.

Mum started suffering from memory loss and showing early signs of dementia around five years ago - about the time her grand daughter Ella was born.  Mum was diagnosed as suffering from Alzheimer's about 18 months ago - there is no straight-forward definitive test. 

Over the five years, first her memory and subsequently her speech have progressively deserted her.  Ella, who will be five in marathon week, can just remember Mum when she was still able to communicate.  Sadly, today, there are only flickers of recognition when any of the family visit Mum in her care home - which is coincidently not far from Bristol. 

Sadly,it's too late for Mum to benefit from any of the research currently underway into Alzheimer's and dementia.  However, investment in research today will provide hope for future sufferers and their families.

BRACE is one of the few charities dedicated to funding research into Alzheimer's.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: BRACE gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Through the hard work of thousands of London Marathon runners, many very worthwhile charities raise a great deal of money.   However, I only saw one other person running for BRACE - and that was at the 26 mile mark in Birdcage Walk!  So any and all donations to BRACE are most welcome. . 

For the record, I reached the finish line in 3h46m36s. 

Well done - how about Rome next year? - plenty of beer and pizza and just a short jog round the Forum! Donation by Richard Shayler 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, what an achievement for a good cause Donation by Neil Dormand 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done you. I don't care what anyone else says, you're still an iron man! Donation by Lynne 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Vole, I admire your pluck and perseverance. Well done for putting yourself into pain to alleviate the pain of others. Donation by Kendrick 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Ian - I have close friends whose family have been hit by this terrible desease so it is for a very good cause. Donation by Clare Sturzaker 28/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

ell done for crossing the line. Thought I'd get you over your fundraising target line too. All the best, David Donation by David Goldie 28/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Splendid effort for a very worthy cause Donation by Chris Swires 28/04/09  

£30.00

As usual I'm late but better late etc........ Brilliant! Donation by PeterO 28/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Ian! Donation by Elaine Murray 27/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo Whitehead 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Happy to be a sponsor even after the results are in! Donation by John Ive 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy! Donation by Craig Smith 26/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go Ian. This investment will probably pay better than RBS shares. Donation by Claire & Bosco 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Colin Alsbury 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by The Falding Four! 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

for Mum. Donation by Andrew 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Ian, I'll keep an eye out for you on TV tomorrow. Best wishes Clare Donation by Clare Lowe 25/04/09  

£5.00

Good cause. Good event. Throw in a PB as well and I'll be even more impressed... Donation by Vaughan O'Grady 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hugely impressed given that I know your joints and mine are similar ages. Very good cause too. Donation by Emma Tarring 25/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Colin & Sue 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Ian! I'm with you in spirit! Donation by Tim Pettitt 25/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Don't eat too much jelly on Saturday! As the Norwegians say "lykke til". Donation by Charles Hill 23/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I'll be with you in spirit Ian! Donation by Dee Gibbs 23/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Mad you are but it is a very good cause-good luck Donation by Ian Channing 23/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Ian Donation by Karen Furnell 22/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Great cause - well done - good luck Donation by Owain Powell-Jones 22/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Vole. I'd happily join you but I've got a note from my mum saying I have to be excused from PE this week. Donation by Legsy 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Can't think of a better cause. But why run round London when there's a perfectly servicable --- if occasionally crowded --- underground service. Donation by Stuart McWilliam 21/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck and enjoy the day - particularly if you are not dragging any clapped out codger with you! Enjoy Donation by Jullian Morris 21/04/09  

£27.00 + £7.62 Gift Aid

Even a small improvement to the troubled patient will help their remarkable caring staff as well. Help the world. Donation by Peter Volans 20/04/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
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