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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page which is for the Alzheimers Society.
I will be swimming 10k in the River Dart in Devon from Totnes to Dittisham on Saturday 22nd September with the Open Water Swimming Society. I’ve conquered various crazy challenges over the last couple of years, bike rides, Ironman triathlons, runs and such like. I’ve never swum 10k and I feel that knowing I’ll be sponsored for this will help me stay focus and complete it rather than moaning and wimping out.
I’m doing this to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society as this is a cause that is close to mine and my familys heart with my dad having been diagnosed with alzheimers a few years ago.
My dad was 70 when he was diagnosed with Alzheimers, up till then he had had a long career in the Royal Air Force as an Officer with the Aircrew, flying to many places around the world, giving him fond memories that he talks about now. He also ran his own successful business for many years. Dad has always been a strong, focussed and confident man (no guessing where I get some of my characteristics from..) and it breaks our hearts to see his mental health deteriorating so quickly.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity specialising in finding preventions, causes, treatments and a cure for dementia which does not just affect older people.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
So please dig deep and donate now.