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Carlo's fundraiser for Race Against Dementia

Carlo Manganiello is raising money for Race Against Dementia
In memory of Nonno and Grandad Jim
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The Run Rome Marathon · 22 March 2026

Founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, Race Against Dementia funds breakthrough research to prevent and cure dementia, harnessing the power of Formula 1 to fast-track a dementia breakthrough.

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On Sunday 22nd March I am going to be running the Rome marathon in memory of both of my grandads.

On the 14th January 2023 I lost one of my best friend Nonno after a long 6 year battle with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's. We was told 6 years ago back in the October, Nonno would only have 1 Christmas left, but defining all odds, he battled and battled for 6 years! Over the years myself and my family experienced Nonno drift away day by day and it was truly heartbreaking and all I wanted to do was to help but I couldn’t.

On the 9th November 2023, just under 10 months after Nonno passed, we lost Grandad Jim to Lewy Body Dementia. Grandad Jim had a short battle with Dementia and took him too soon. Seeing Grandad Jim decline so quickly whilst still grieving for Nonno was heart shattering on our family. I felt so hopeless and lost.

Mentally I really struggled and am still struggling now but I want to make a change and make them proud. I miss and think of them both every single day. All the memories I have with them both will stay with me forever.

I was so proud of my big sister when she raised and completed the London marathon for the same cause. I was inspired by what she done and felt like I wanted to do the same.

That is why I would like to raise as much money as possible for Race Against Dementia. All donations no matter how small are appreciated and mean a lot.

Donation summary

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£1,355.00
+ £225.00 Gift Aid
Online
£1,355.00
Offline
£0.00

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