With 3 out of 4 of my grandparents suffering from Alzheimer’s, I’ve seen first how it affects those living with it and those around them.

I’m running the Oxford Half Marathon in their memory, and the memory of all of those who have dealt with Alzheimer’s, be it first-hand or not.

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