On Sunday 12th May 2024, my Mum (Angela), my Cousin (Lauren), our friend (Lucia) and myself are doing the Leeds ‘Rob Burrows’ Marathon. This is the first marathon any of us have ever done and we are all at very different stages of our running careers let’s say! We range from 18yrs to 53yrs and are very much in training…..we have all lived in Leeds all of our lives, but have recently discovered that Leeds is actually quite hilly!!!!

Anyway, our chosen charity is ‘Golf in Society’…….this is a national charity that works in the heart of communities, delivering bespoke sessions for those living with dementia, parkinsons disease, depression and other mental health conditions. There are over 20 Golf Clubs in England and Scotland hosting twice weekly 2 hour sessions for those living with such chronic illnesses and really importantly, giving the persons carer (usually the wife or partner) much needed twice weekly ‘time off’ or respite, from their caring duties….

This charity is close to all our hearts…our Grandpa (my Mums Dad) was diagnosed with the early onset of dementia aged 59 years and we all, with the unwavering care from our late Grandma, cared for him for 15 years until he passed in 2019. We all feel this is such a cruel disease, not just for the individual, but those trying to do their best to care for them, who literally get no respite and have to be steadfast, resilient and resourceful.

My brother Louie, currently volunteers at Rudding Park Golf Club twice a week, as this is one of the centres that host ‘Golf in Society’ sessions. When he returns to Loughborough University in September for his final study year, he has arranged to lead the ‘Golf in Society’ sessions at his local golf club too (Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire).

If you can donate, to help this wonderful charity and individuals living with such chronic illnesses, please do so. We are extremely grateful for any support.

THANK YOU

Ella, Angela, Lauren and Lucia❤️