Alzheimer’s Society is transforming the landscape of dementia forever. Until the day there is a cure, they will continue to create a society where those affected by dementia are supported and accepted and able to live in their community without fear or prejudice.

I am running the Hackney Half marathon in remembrance of my grandmother, Barbara Crafts, who passed away with dementia 6 years ago on the 13th June 2012. When deciding what charity to support, I asked my mother about the conditions of my grandmother's care home and the overall process in finding out about her mothers illness. I asked if there could have been any improvements with the communication between the staff and herself. 

She replied that she wished someone could have sat with her and explained what was happening to her mother. 

She got a brief overview, the diagnosis and that was that.

I hope to raise money for my chosen charity as I truly believe in a support system for the wellbeing of families left with the loss of a loved one, through dementia. The Alzheimer's Society focus on delivering assistance to all those suffering from the disease. Through their online community they offer many services, focus groups and care on daily living to those primarily affected and to the families of those suffering.  They even have a system whereby a carer can come directly to your home and discuss the illness.

I believe that my mother would have benefitted greatly from this type of support and strongly trust in this charity making a difference to those who need it.