Welcome...  and thank you for taking the time to visit Ludus Vulpes's JustGiving page.  

Thank yous...  A huge thank you to Ben, Callum, James, Kevin, Kirsty and Phil for agreeing to take part.  Thank you to Matt for lending us any games that we were missing in order to make this a reality.  

Background...  We are all members of Bromsgrove Board Gamers, which was established in 2014.  Bromsgrove Board Gamers is an open group which meets up on Wednesday evenings in Bromsgrove.  Please check out our facebook page for more details.  (www.facebook.com/bromsgrovebg/).  

A friendship grew between us over our love and passion for modern board games.  We felt that Dementia UK's 'Raise Your Game' was an ideal opportunity to test our board gaming prowess in a 24-hour board gaming marathon, whilst fundraising for a cause that is close to a number of our hearts.  We will be fitting in a broad selection of games in to 24 hours as we can, and seeing who can be the overall champion.  You will be able to keep updated on how we progress via our livestream on YouTube.  We begin at midday on Friday 30th October 2020.  

So, why are we doing this...?  This is our first fundraiser, of many, but for us, this one is personal.  

Many of us know someone who has had their life affected by Dementia.  

"My Mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in her late 50's.  The whole process of getting that diagnosis was challenging and at that time, the understanding of the disease was poor.  The diagnosis opened up extra support for my mum and our family.  However, the progress of the disease left my Mum needing constant support, which could no longer be provided at home.  Moving Mum into care was one of the hardest things I've ever done but the support of the carers was fantastic.  Donating to this event or Dementia UK directly will allow other families to gain the valuable support needed".  Phil 

"Having experienced the loss of a family friend in my younger years, and more recently having my Uncle diagnosed with Dementia, I feel that this fundraiser will be so beneficial to those in need.  This is due to the amazing work that Dementia UK carry out to help those who face the diagnosis, as well as assisting their families and friends to ease the journey.  I know first hand how much organisations like this can assist as and when needed."  Kirsty 

"I have been fortunate to not have experienced the effects of Dementia first hand with family or friends.  However, hearing the struggles my friends have had with their personal experiences really brought home to me impact it can have.  Helping raise some funds to allow Dementia UK to continue to provide support to those who need it would be greatly appreciated."  Ben

"My Grandfather suffered from Dementia towards the end of his life and collectively we as a family really struggled to know how to handle it.  Hopefully by increasing awareness of Dementia, we can encourage families to recognise it as a medical condition and reach out for support from amazing organisations like Dementia UK."  Callum

“My nan had Alzheimer's for the last few years of her life.  It was hard for everyone around her, as she struggled to remember their names and eventually forgot some names altogether.  I can’t imagine how hard it would have been for her.  She eventually started speaking her native tongue (German), almost like she was regressing to her past.  Any funds raised by this event which can help those diagnosed with dementia, and support the family and close friends will be greatly appreciated.”  Kevin

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