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We are riding in the London Surrey 100 mile bike ride in support of BRACE - Alzheimer's Research on Sunday 31st July 2016

Gary has participated and supported BRACE over the last 3 years and I have joined him in the last 2 events.

Alzheimer's, the wider group of conditions known as dementia, affect many people not only the older generation. Indeed, many partners and families experience the illness first hand when relatives suffer from the illness, particularly in the early stages of diagnosis. In many cases there is little support for partners and/or families of people diagnosed with the disease. 

Why is Jeremy joining Gary again this year?

My father was diagnosed some 6 years ago and is now in full-time care - he is still there! Over the last year he has become less physically active and capable, simple every day tasks are now very difficult and present a risk to his own well being. Until diagnosed and a care home allocated, there was little local support, indeed this resulted in a move from Devon to Yorkshire, to receive direct support by my brother and his family.

We are aware that there are many people who have taken up cycling in recent years and look for support of a sponsored event. Therefore we have a modest target and small donations would be appreciated so we can provide a contribution to this charity based at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol who fund research at a number of universities in the West of England and Wales.

Please help us to support the amazing work they do.

Thank you.