Hi Everyone,

I’ve decided to raise money for Alzheimer’s Concern, a charity which helps thousands of sufferers of Dementia/Alzheimer’s.  To do this I’ll be running in the London Marathon - a grueling 26miles/42kms of athletic madness!  I’m excited and privileged to be taking part and am hoping you can help me raise some much needed money.
 
My grandmother, Thora who is 94, is suffering from Dementia which makes my fund-raising mission a very personal one. The condition, together with the physical problems, affects the brain causing sufferers to forget simple things such as what time of day it is and not being able to recognise family members or even those caring for them on a daily basis.

Alzheimer’s Concern supports people with Dementia and their carers by offering vital services like home visits, psychological support with the aim of improving quality of life, self esteem and preventing hospital admission.  Sadly, Alzheimer’s charities don’t receive much publicity or funds. More people suffer with Alzheimer’s than with cancer and yet 34 times more money is spent on cancer.  We need more funding to look into the cause, cure and how to care better for those living with the disease.

Thanks for reading and I’d like to say a big thank you in advance if you’re able to donate! I will train extra hard and run more than I ever have over the next few months to get to the finish line on April 25th- somehow, with a respectable time behind the Kenyans.

Cheers
Dom

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