Today I’m sharing something very close to my heart. My name is Leah, and I’m running the Hackney Half in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Alzheimer’s has touched my family deeply. My mum is bravely living with Alzheimer’s every day. My auntie sadly passed away from the disease, and my grandma also faced this battle before her. It’s a cruel illness that slowly takes memories and independence, and it can leave families feeling powerless.

But there is hope.

In the UK, around 1 million people are currently living with dementia, with Alzheimer’s accounting for 60–80% of cases. By 2040, that number could reach 1.4 million. The scale of the challenge is huge, but so is the progress researchers are making. In 2022 alone, Alzheimer’s Research UK invested £23.6 million into vital research. Every discovery brings us closer to better treatments, and ultimately, a cure.

Running the Hackney Half is my small way of helping push that progress forward. Every donation, no matter the size, helps fund the research that could change the future for millions of families.

Together we can turn hope into progress, and progress into a world where Alzheimer’s no longer steals the people we love.

Thank you so much for your support. 💙

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