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Running for BIADS – Powered by Mo ❤️

We are a team of family and friends coming together to support an incredible local charity, BIADS – Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society.

BIADS supported us as a family when my mum, Mo (Maureen), was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in June 2020. Mum attended the BIADS Day Care Centre, now known as the BIADS Day Social Club, where she was supported by a truly wonderful, caring team

They helped Mum with her day-to-day activities, encouraged her to take part in things suited to her condition, and helped her make new friends. Most importantly, BIADS gave Mum somewhere she genuinely enjoyed and always looked forward to attending.

As her daughter, BIADS gave me peace of mind. Knowing Mum was being cared for with kindness, dignity, and understanding allowed me to continue working while feeling reassured she was safe and happy.

Sadly, Mum passed away in August 2025.

In her memory, we want to continue supporting BIADS so they can keep helping other families who find themselves in the same situation we once were.

That’s why we are taking on the Barnsley 10K.

To some, this might sound like “just a jog in the park”… but not to us! The last time I ran was probably after the ice-cream van in summer! But we will run!!

We will run in memory of my mum.

We will run for our Mo.

And we will run to support and fund raise for BIADS.

Our team name is Running for BIADS – Powered by Mo.

Team Members

Julie Hewitt

Alex Hewitt

Chloe Standish

Sian Sylvester

Paula Sylvester

Claire Wilkinson

Kieran Patilla

Rebecca McQuillan

Jessica McQuillan

Eliot Howarth

Sam Shelton

Please donate if you can — every contribution, big or small, will help BIADS continue their amazing work supporting people living with dementia and their families.

Thank you so much for your support 💙