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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.
Raised:
106%
Raised so far: £1,598.00
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Well done - how about Rome next year? - plenty of beer and pizza and just a short jog round the Forum! Donation by Richard Shayler on 08/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done, what an achievement for a good cause Donation by Neil Dormand on 01/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done you. I don't care what anyone else says, you're still an iron man! Donation by Lynne on 30/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Vole, I admire your pluck and perseverance. Well done for putting yourself into pain to alleviate the pain of others. Donation by Kendrick on 28/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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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 on 28/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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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 on 28/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Splendid effort for a very worthy cause Donation by Chris Swires on 28/04/09 |
£30.00 |
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As usual I'm late but better late etc........ Brilliant! Donation by PeterO on 28/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Well done Ian! Donation by Elaine Murray on 27/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Jo Whitehead on 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Happy to be a sponsor even after the results are in! Donation by John Ive on 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy! Donation by Craig Smith on 26/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Go Ian. This investment will probably pay better than RBS shares. Donation by Claire & Bosco on 26/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Colin Alsbury on 26/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by The Falding Four! on 25/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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for Mum. Donation by Andrew on 25/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Ian, I'll keep an eye out for you on TV tomorrow. Best wishes Clare Donation by Clare Lowe on 25/04/09 |
£5.00 |
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Good cause. Good event. Throw in a PB as well and I'll be even more impressed... Donation by Vaughan O'Grady on 25/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hugely impressed given that I know your joints and mine are similar ages. Very good cause too. Donation by Emma Tarring on 25/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Colin & Sue on 25/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go Ian! I'm with you in spirit! Donation by Tim Pettitt on 25/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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Don't eat too much jelly on Saturday! As the Norwegians say "lykke til". Donation by Charles Hill on 23/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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I'll be with you in spirit Ian! Donation by Dee Gibbs on 23/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Mad you are but it is a very good cause-good luck Donation by Ian Channing on 23/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Ian Donation by Karen Furnell on 22/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 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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