I'm knitting everyday in November for Dementia UK
This November, I'm taking on the Dementia UK November Knitting Challenge by knitting every day and raising funds to help ensure no family faces dementia alone.
Dementia affects millions of people, changing lives in ways that can be overwhelming and heartbreaking. That's why I'm supporting Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity. Their Admiral Nurses provide expert advice, practical support and compassionate guidance to families when they need it most.
Just £33 could fund a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse to spend an hour supporting a family, helping them understand their options, cope with difficult situations and feel less alone.
Thank you for helping me make a difference this November. Your support means so much. 💙
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Why I’m taking part in the November Knitting Challenge 🧶
Tuesday 3rd NovThere is a very personal reason why I decided to take part in this challenge for Dementia UK.
My grandmother developed dementia in her later years. I still remember how every Sunday was our family day. My parents, my uncles, my aunts and I would gather at my grandmother’s home to spend time with her.
We would have meals together, watch television, chat with her and sometimes help her wash her hair.
Week after week, we watched her slowly change.
At first, she could still have conversations with us, although she would often forget things. Gradually, it became harder for her to communicate, and eventually she became bedridden.
Those Sunday visits continued, but the person we knew seemed to fade a little more each time.
Looking back, I realise how precious those ordinary moments were. Sharing a meal, watching a TV programme or simply washing her hair might have seemed like little things, but they meant so much.
Dementia doesn’t just affect the person living with it; it affects the whole family.
That’s why this challenge means so much to me.
Throughout November, I will be knitting every day, one stitch at a time, to raise funds and support Dementia UK.
Every stitch is a little reminder of my grandmother and the Sundays we spent together.
This challenge is for my grandmother, and for everyone living with dementia and the families who care for them. ❤️
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