Over the next few months, our family and friends will be raising awareness about early onset Dementia. 1 year ago we lost the heart and soul of our family to early onset Dementia, an illness that slowly destroys the functioning of the mind and challenges the person and their loved ones to the absolute maximum. Over 42,000 people diagnosed with Dementia in the UK are aged between 30 and 65 and the numbers are rising. It is a life-changing condition to have at any age, but when you are younger and believe you have a long and full life ahead of you, the impact is much different. 

After an 11 year battle, our mum Linda, aged 61, passed away in her own home and by her side throughout was our dad Tony who devoted himself to her every need. Sadly, our mum's journey to her final breath was fraught with challenge as we tried to fight a system that fails to provide the right kind of support for young adults with Dementia. However one service that helped us massivley throughout our mums illness was Cornerstone Lanarkshire. Cornerstone carers provide person centred, practical and emotional support for adults who have long term, debilitating illnesses. Cornerstone rely heavily on charitable donations to survive in a poorly funded sector.

Please help us try and make a difference. Over the next few months we will be walking, running and cycling to prepare for a Ben Nevis climb in the Summer. This is to raise money for Cornerstone Lanarkshire to benefit adults with young onset Dementia who are faced with the same challenges we faced as a family. Any support will help make an impact and we are genuinely grateful for any donation in advance. For many people who knew our mum Linda, will know, that she had so much more life left to give. Cornerstone Lanarkshire help others in the same position, adapt and live life.

Stephen and Brian

🏔🏔🏔UPDATE🏔🏔🏔

We are delighted to update that we completed the Ben Nevis Hike on the 17th July 2021. Our group of 23, all managed to reach the summit and overcome some difficult weather conditions on the day. We have been overwhelmed with the support and donations from so many different people. We are sincerely grateful for every penny contributed as it will have a profound and positive impact on those individuals and families who are enduring the impact of early onset Dementia. 

We would like to say a special thanks to our family and friends who completed the hike and helped fundraise and organise our Nevis Hike for Linda. Those individuals were,

Dominic Greenhorn, Suzanne Smedley, Eve Smedley, Cole Smedley, Rachel Peattie, Paul Moore, Kenny Moore, Sarah Moore, Ewen Kerr, Liam Kerr, Martin McGiff, Martin Dunnery, Paul McGlynn, Paul Roy, Edward McConnachie, Stuart Grant, Megan Hevern, Olivia McAvoy, Claire Peattie, Caroline McAvoy, Carol Hendry

Thanks for all your efforts and to everyone who supported you with donations.

Tony, Stephen and Brian Smedley ❤️