Melissa K

Melissa

Fundraising for Alzheimer's Society
£1,116
raised of £100 target
by 49 supporters
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Event: Run for Dementia, from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2021
Run for Dementia
Campaign by Alzheimer's Society (RCN 296645)
How many miles can you run in 30 days? Could you take on 50 or 100 miles to help us beat dementia?

Story

Starting Monday 8th June 2020 I will run 50 miles in 30 days for the Alzheimer's Society! 

Dementia is an illness very close to mine and my family's heart as after my dad, Harry, had multiple TIA's (mini-strokes) in late 2012 and at the age of 56 was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia.

We have both struggled and pulled together as a family through everything with support from the Alzheimer's Society who provide an amazing service for those affected by the illness and their families. 

Very few of us will go through life without a family member or close friend becoming affected by this illness, and the Alzheimer's Society is currently the only UK charity investing in research into dementia care, cause, cure and prevention and have committed to spending £150 million on cutting-edge research over the next decade.

Every penny counts, so if you can even afford a few quid, your money is going to such an incredible cause.

It's also my Dad's 64th birthday on 10th June, so 8 years on from being diagnosed. Happy Birthday Dad, love you loads xx

Thank you

About the campaign

How many miles can you run in 30 days? Could you take on 50 or 100 miles to help us beat dementia?

About the charity

Alzheimer's Society

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RCN 296645
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future by campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be and funding groundbreaking research.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,115.01
Online donations
£987.01
Offline donations
£128.00

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