I’m running the Hackney Half Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK because Alzheimer’s has touched my family personally, and I’ve also seen the impact it has had on many others around me. Dementia is now the leading cause of death in the UK, but beyond the statistics, it is the long-term loss of memory, independence and connection that makes it such a difficult disease for families to experience.

I wanted to support a cause focused on funding research into better treatments and, hopefully, prevention in the future. Any support is hugely appreciated.

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