I'm walking 100 Miles in January for Dementia UK
This January, I'm walking 100 Miles - 50 in memory of my dad who died from Dementia and 50 for my mum who is currently living with Alzheimer’s 😢
Living with and watching my mum and her Alzheimer’s is one of the hardest things we as a family struggle with everyday. It is hard to explain how some days we have lost our mum as she forgets who her family is, where she lives and sometimes rings us 20-25 times a day with the same question.
Learning to adapt and not get frustrated with her has been challenging. When she rings and asks us to take her home, how do you explain to her that she is home over and over again when in her head she is only looking after the house... she has literally packed bags and bags of her belongings ready for us to pick her up and take her home!
I’m raising funds to help ensure no family faces dementia and Alzheimer’s alone. I'm taking on the challenge for Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, and would be grateful for your support.
Your donation, big or small, makes a difference. £33 could fund a new dementia specialist Admiral Nurse to spend an hour helping a family in the community, offering practical solutions and emotional support to cope with their loved one’s distressed behaviour.
Thank you for your support
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Thank you to my Sponsors
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Neil Lawrence
£33
Rod Nickerson
£33
Alison Stone
Brilliant charity with so much meaning for you xx
£25
Judith And Martin Berliner
Well done Bridget for doing this.
£25
Harlow, K And Toby X
Keep up the good work Granny Bee xx
£25
David Hawkins
Well done Bridget
£25
Andy Holland
All the best Bridget
£20
Karen Davies
I admire you for finding a way to deal with this heartbreaking situation for all your family by making a positive impact My heart goes out to you and your family. I’m cheering you on every step of the way. I’d love to join you on any part of this challenge to walk with you, whether it’s a mile or a few( not a 100 🤣). Who would have thought I would be saying that one day B! I’m here for you, always. Xx
£20
Gary Woodley
Well done Gary
£20
Matt M
£20
Sarah Caranci
£20
Mary And Mark
We can't walk with you but have walked 10 miles this last two days with you and Hills in our heads.😊😘. Well done you! Xx
£20
Jo Baldwin
Doing an amazing job! Well done!
£20
Judy
Good luck Bridge hope to see your Mum soon so pleased she walked with you today xx
£20
Philip Dobbins
Proud of you B, a great cause, my thoughts and love to you and your family
£20
Kiran Sandhu
Well done B, sending much love ❤️
£20
James Smith
My Mother in law has dementia and it is very difficult for her and the entire family -so a very worthy cause-well done!😊
£19
Anita Casley
What an amazing thing to do on behalf of your lovely mum ❤️ xx
£19
Carl Buxton
£19
Hannah Mckelvie
£19
Barlow
Best of luck Bee
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Vivienne Lee
Thank you gor for taking on this fundraising challenge Bridget. I know you will smash the miles, and i hope you smash you fundraising target too! All the best xx
£15
Becky Fuller
Well done you ♥️♥️♥️
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Alan.
Good luck. Alan; The Nice One.
£10
Kiernan
A great cause. We are with you all the way. Lyn & Andrea xx
£10
Tina
Thinking of you x
£10
Wonderful cause best wishes with the walk