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David & Anna are taking the fight against dementia to the highest point in Britain as part of a fundraising effort for Alzheimer's Society.

As you may know my grandmother died 11 days before Christmas 2009. She was 93. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 5 years ago. However we had been aware that this devastating condition was starting about 3 years or so before it was confirmed. Anna's nanna has also been diagnosed with Alzheimers, currently relying on those close to her for support. I asked my mum to put into words the effects Alzheimer's has had on our family, this is what she wrote ~ 


"Mum had always had good health. She was a very active and busy lady. Very independent and looked much younger than her actual years.She would never admit to feeling ill or having memory problems. She never knew the diagnosis. The first few years were difficult. Her normally friendly and polite personality began to change, especially if she felt threatened by the necessary questioning she had to go through to establish her capability for living independently. She could be very impolite.



However, as the disease progressed she returned to the nice person she had previously been. I was very thankful.

Mum had been widowed 22 years when she and I decided she should move near to my husband and I, an hours drive away. That was 18 years ago.It was a wise and successful decision. She took on a new lease of life, making lots of new friends in the village and getting involved with the parish church we both attended regularly. Mum was well liked and very popular. All of which helped when her health deteriorated. 3 years ago she moved in with my husband and I permanently.



Gradually I needed more support emotionally to enable me to keep mum at home with me
for as long as possible. With the help of many people I did.



The staff at our local Alzheimer's society were always there for me. Filling out the necessary form which entitled me to carer's allowance which I might not have bothered with. Ringing me at regular intervals for a chat. It was always a long chat.They were very kind, very understanding, very patient. I knew I could always ring them if needed. There was a Friday group for carers such as I and mum to go along and chat over tea and coffee and share experiences. Everyone has a different story and yet the same story



Mum was a good patient. She never complained, never asked for anything. She trusted me completely and was very happy and content all the time she lived with us.





She was a loving and remarkable mother. It was a pleasure and a privilege to care for her.
I will miss her always."

David & Anna hope to raise over £1000 by taking part in the Ben Nevis challenge 17-19 September 2010. They will climb the mountain to raise money for the 700,000 people in the UK who have a form of dementia.

 

 

Good luck with the climb and well done with the fundraising so far. Donation by Andrew Murray on 17/07/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a good time Dave & Anna! It's a good project. :) Donation by Megan Smith on 13/07/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck :) Donation by Cari Morton on 13/07/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - I hope it goes well. Donation by Gurupada Kundu on 27/06/10

 
£25.00
 

Good on you Dave and Anna! Enjoy it! xx Donation by Sarah Brown on 21/06/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great time Dave and Anna. Donation by Rebecca Catterall on 17/06/10

 

Good luck Dave, I hope you enjoy it too xx Donation by Clare McGarrigle on 16/06/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Phil Quaite on 05/06/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hey Anna, good luck with the climb - hope you're well you crazy cat xxx Donation by Michelle Ashley on 02/06/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Anna! Donation by Donna Fox on 26/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy climbing. Donation by Martin Smithson on 15/05/10

 
£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

Good luck! x Donation by Ruth Clark on 10/05/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! It's bloody high! Donation by Jack & Max on 07/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Charlotte Orba on 06/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks for doing this Anna....hope the weather's good! x Jane Donation by Jane Anthony on 04/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Charlotte Orr on 04/05/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck reaching the dizzy heights of Scotland Donation by Mary and Duncan xx on 04/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one! Donation by Jon Barker on 02/05/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Brian Morrell on 19/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mark says "Make sure you eat 'summit' before you go up" Donation by Rachel & Mark on 17/04/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by James Bower on 13/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Live the dream and climb that mountain. Donation by Adrian Reeves on 13/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Donation by Adrian Reeves on 13/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I want some photo proof of you at the top pidgeon!!!! Donation by Dan Mason on 06/04/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by martin smith on 27/02/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy Hiking! Donation by Beth on 27/02/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £475.00
  Offline donations: £620.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £126.92

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