Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
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.
Raised:
106%
Raised so far: £1,598.00
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Great cause - well done - good luck Donation by Owain Powell-Jones on 22/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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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 on 22/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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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 on 21/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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good luck and enjoy the day - particularly if you are not dragging any clapped out codger with you! Enjoy Donation by Jullian Morris on 21/04/09 |
£27.00 + £7.62 Gift Aid |
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Even a small improvement to the troubled patient will help their remarkable caring staff as well. Help the world. Donation by Peter Volans on 20/04/09 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Andy Wasef on 20/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Ian!! Donation by Dan Corderoy on 20/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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mad fool! but a great cause - I lost my Dad in Jan after suffering from Alzheimers for 8 years Donation by Richard Poston on 20/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Ian your a man who obviously enjoys pain. Good luck mate. Donation by shippy on 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Don't you understand ? Fun and Run are two words that shouldn't exist in the same sentence. Donation by Adrian & Ann on 20/04/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck and keep on pounding those streets. Great cause that can't help but hit a chord with everyone Donation by Catherine Haslam on 20/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Vole, good luck and all for a very good cause that afflicted my fav.uncle in his last few years. All the best for the run. Donation by Peter Coates on 19/04/09 |
£100.00 |
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Good Luck Ian! Donation by Kelly Hyde on 19/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck - will you be wearing pink socks so we can look out for you? Donation by Charles and Helen Brookson on 19/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Ian. Great cause as is the wider care for the elderly. I know what you're going through. Good luck on the run - drink lots! Donation by Tim Guest on 19/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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My mother had Alzheimer's when she died a year ago. I hated not being able to say goodbye to her. Good luck with the jog on Sunday! Donation by Dick Hobbs on 16/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good cause and I hope this keeps you running when it starts to get really hard at 20 miles Donation by Jim Wilkinson on 16/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - very impressed! Donation by Veronica Newson on 16/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done that man, It's a worthwhile cause. Donation by Kus on 16/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck - good cause. Donation by Ken Blakeslee on 16/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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My Mum had dementia too - it's very hard for everyone involved Donation by Terry Marsh on 16/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Great cause - great challenege. Good luck . Donation by MIKE SHORT on 16/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Mum would think you were mad but she would appreciate it. See you on Birdcage xx Donation by Sue on 13/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Keep on Running! Donation by Carolyn+Graeme on 13/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,598.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,598.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £407.00 |
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