On 18th January 2020, my Grandma lost her battle with Vascular Dementia after being diagnosed only approx. 18 months before at the age of 83.

It was horrible to lose a piece of her every single day, whether it be in something she forget how to do, or a memory that she had cherished for so long, eventually one by one she started to forget who the people were around her and after a turn for the worse she went into hospital and was then transferred to a care home for her final days.

She was more to me than just a Grandmother, she cared for me a lot of my life when my mum, her daughter, was unable to due to her own medical conditions and I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for the love, care and support that my Grandma gave me.

I will be walking the 2km route at Ferry Meadows, I would love to walk further but having my own diagnosis of FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) means that my mobility is limited and even the 2km will be a challenge, but I want to do it to honour someone as amazing as my Grandma was to me.

I'm not asking for a lot, but anything that you can donate will help go towards the amazing people at the Alzheimer's Society, as my grandfather and I would have been lost without their support at a time that was so challenging and unknown.

At Alzheimer’s Society they are working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

They do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.