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Elaine Stewart

Walk 31 Miles in May 2026

Help me reach my goal of £1,500

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I'm walking 31 Miles in May for Dementia UK

This May, I'm walking 31 Miles and raising funds to help ensure no family faces dementia 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!

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Thankyou Dementia UK for all you do for your dedicated teams who work so hard behind the scenes and for everyone who has taken part in this challenge you are amazing superstars.

Monday 1st Jun

Today marks the final step of my journey-every mile, every step, every breath has been for them: for the families navigating dementia, for those living with it, and for the incredible work Dementia UK does to stand beside them. Also in Memory of My Dad My Hero 🩵💜

This challenge has been more than just walking; it's been about carrying hope, raising awareness, and showing that no one faces dementia alone.

Every penny raised, every share, every word of support has meant the world, and today, as l finish, my heart is full.

To everyone who cheered me on, donated, or walked this path with me-thank you. You've helped make a real difference, funding specialist Admiral Nurses who give life-changing support, guidance, and care.

This isn't just the end of a challenge-it's the start of more awareness, more kindness, and more hope. Dementia UK's work continues, and I'll keep standing with them, because helping families face dementia isn't just a slogan-it's a promise. One last step, one last smile, one big thank you.

"Helping families face dementia" - and today, we've shown we're stronger together.

#DementiaUKChallenge #LastDay

#WalkForACause #DementiaAwareness

What Dementia stole

Monday 1st Jun

It stole the stories you loved to tell, 

The names you knew so very well, 

The places you'd visited, years before,

 The wisdom you carried, forevermore.

It took the words you used to speak, 

The jokes you'd make, so bright and cheek,

 The way you'd guide me, calm and strong, 

The memories where you belonged.

It took the steps you used to take, 

The plans you made, the dreams you'd make, 

The clear sharp mind, the steady hand, 

The map you held of our whole land.

But one thing it could never steal-

The love you gave, so deep, so real.

That stays with me, bright and true, 

Every part of the best of you.

I walk for you, each mile I go,

To tell the world what you did know:

Though much was lost, love never ends-

My Dad, my hero, my oldest friend.

Morning thoughts

Monday 1st Jun
This morning seeing Memories of Dad on my FB page then walking with my 2 besties so many emotions on this day sadness and love and hope all in one. Another poem floated round in my head about My Dad My Hero a love that never fadedMy Dad, My Hero

Dementia changed the way you seen the world, It blurred the lines and memories unfurled, It took the words you used to say so clear, But never once could take my love, I had for you my Dad.
I seen the man you were within your eyes, The strength, the warmth, the gentle, quiet wise-Even when you did not know who I was I held you close, 1 understood, 1 was always there; just as you were always there for me, 
Through every step, through every memory.
You taught me love that does not fade or break,
No matter what the illness tried to take.
Your smile still shone, your heart still beat the same,
I love you more than any word can name.
You're were and still are my Dad, my hero, through it all-My love stood tall, though the shadows rose and fell.
The memories live, though words have slipped away,
Your smile for me still shines, bright as yesterday.
But every love you gave, I'll always keep.
You were my guide, my strength, my solid ground, The quiet courage where my hope was found.
Though you have faded from my view, My heart still holds the whole, wonderful you.
I walk this path, each step for you I take, For every memory, for every smile you'd make.
Gone from my sight, but never from my heart-My Dad, my hero, we're never truly apart. 🩵💜

Thoughts of days past

Thursday 28th May
                                       Saying Goodbye

I had to say goodbye to My Dad My hero each and every day; I lost a little piece of you the hurt the pain was hard to bear to watch your face look so vacant and eyes all a glazed.

They called it Alzheimers and vascular Dementia your body was still living but your mind it failed beyond comprehension. What kept me going was not seeing who you were in front of me but what once was.

I thought of you the way you were all fit and well; full of fun and laughter and combining this with all the happiness you brought me Dad my whole life through. So all of this that you once were I try to see in me each day.

To keep your memory alive in me I think of what you’d do; I smell your aftershave and hold your handkerchief to. These memories come flooding back; though you may be far from my touch Dad you will always be near within my heart and remain there always and forever.

Day 26

Tuesday 26th May

Rock choir thank you for all your donations

Thursday 21st May

Rock Choir Cumbernauld

Thursday 21st May
I am a member of Cumbernauld Rock choir and they have been so supportive  of this challenge I am doing and they have alone given me £245 in sponsorship. They are an amazing bunch of people led by our Rock choir leader Ellie Humberstone  and we have a blast every week singing songs and harmonies by various artists. They are my 2nd family 

Day 21 of the challenge

Thursday 21st May

Guiding Hands

Thursday 21st May
                                           Guiding Hands
My Dad was my hero and with him by my side; I always knew that he was there and nothing would ever harm me. The best place for me to be was holding onto my hero's hand his hands were always there to comfort and to guide and most of all I knew he would never let me go.

My Dad my hero his hands would wave me off to school or whatever I left to do. Then as I grew and left home with my children hands to hold in my own; my Dad my hero was always still there with guiding hands when I needed. Then once again he would hold me strong in his embrace how safe I felt in that embrace with encouragement given to fill my life; was always never failing

But then one day his hands were weak my Dad my hero lay there so weak; his hands once strong felt so unsure of how and what he had to do. It was then I knew what I had to do was take control and guide him through. We walked the wards and paths and parks my hand in his gentle and true. my time had come to say Dad its my turn to be strong my hands are here for you; to comfort and to guide you.

But then that day it finally came ready I was not; my heart was broken my tears they came and rolled down my cheek onto my chin then they dripped  upon his hands my Dad my hero slipped away to a better place and those hands that  held me strong were no more.

A Mind Lost

Tuesday 12th May
                                                 A MIND LOST
A mind that guided my Dad through his years;
His stories our memories as they are told.
As Dad grew older his mind sometimes would just fade;
These precious memories he once told were distant in days of old.
Dementias grip, memories one by one would disappear;
His days grew long with eyes of wonder and dazed where do I belong.
My Dads battle with mind soul;
The darkest of days with hope now past.
Dad those memories now I must cherish;
And honour the love and strength of these memories we hold.
Dad I will hold within my heart;
Those memories we shared will never be apart and held deep inside my beating heart.
So as our loved ones depart, our memories of them will always be; 
Of light; love: laughter and the fondest of memories will forever and always be deep within our heart 💜

Love and miss you so much Dad I am lost without you 

Daily vigils

Saturday 9th May
It is hard to sit day after day talking and watching knowing the person you loved was not their My dad a bright intelligent man  faded so quickly even I could not comprehend. Writing was my escape and putting pen to paper helped me make sense of it all.

                   Daily Vigil

Each day I come and see you I wondered how I could; remind you of who you once were.
You looked right at me a smile upon your face;
Looking ever so happy having me sit beside your side

The time we spent together as you looked into my eyes listening to the stories of old;
When your eyes interlock with mine tells me of our love; a love that will forever binds us.

I talked to you so much Dad;
but silence is all you could reply.
Your hand intwined between my hands; 
I can see the tears within your eyes.
These walls you lie and stared at were all the comfort that you need

Each day I was next to you right by my side;
Your face hid so much pain
And deep within my heart with you right by my side; 
You offered me love and kindness.

I knew that this was it 
and that the end was near;
Dad I knew deep within my heart
With family near and dear
You drew your last breath

 

Looking and understanding

Thursday 7th May
Sometimes watching someone we love with Dementia we see things ask questions but trying to understand what they were feeling but what I saw in Dad I wrote in this poem:

I knew your memory was not what it once was:
Slowly things began to change;
I will always remember that this journey
Was not the life you chose.
Your Memories grew more distant
each and every day;
I never once considered
You would end up this way. 
i knew and understood 
that it may take a little longer;
For you to understand
but with some help, I will be strong,
I seen and watched your moods change
Knowing you are human still
Dementia comes in many forms,
we need to spread the word.
Make everyone you know aware,
as they may not have heard.

I Miss you Dad

Tuesday 5th May
I miss you more than words will be every able to explain
Some days I try to accept that you have gone but my heart just does not understand 
It keeps asking why; why did it have to be this way?
Why did you have to leave so soon?                                                               
And no matter how much time passes those questions really never fade.       
Maybe I will never understand it  
Maybe I am not meant to 
But what I do know is this 
I miss you in the quit moments;  in the middle of my days and the silence of the nights.
And no matter how life goes on 
A part of me will always be missing you

It is hard watching someone with Dementia

Sunday 3rd May
I watched my Dad my hero slip away,
A little more each passing day.
His mind, was sharp and intellectual;
Now lost in a cave of deepest darkness.
His eyes were vacant; lost soul I could see;
Memories I hold onto and will never let fade.
I felt helpless and weak something I can never undo;
Feelings of sadness to this fate. 
All I could do was watch and wait;
A life well lived with love and grace;
Something that can never be erased.
Even in the darkest nights;
The love I felt as I held his hand could never fade.
I whispered I love you was so bittersweet; 
knowing Dad was destined for heaven above. 
The long goodbye the hardest thing to do;
And my love for you Dad will remain everlasting.
As you look down on me;
And I look towards you;
You will always and forever be my guiding star

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Matthew Cumming

A little something to help towards the goal.

£50

Alan Stewart

Hi Cuz, This is an excellent what you’re doing and your dad would be proud of you. My mum also had dementia so very happy to support you and push your total up over £1,000. Good luck Love Alan & Nicky x

£40

Sandra Brand

£40

Elaine Logue

£33

Denise Mcwatt Denise Mcwatt

Good luck xx

£33

Laine1066

Just remember who you are doing this for Dad

£33

A C

£33

Nicholas Hall

£33

Kacper & Monika

£33

Claire O’connor (student Nurse)

£33

Frances Nixon

Good luck with your fundraising, Elaine!

£33

Sue Garrood

Well done you. On behalf of both my parents who have dementia xx

£25

Br Dave Kernick

All the best with your fundraising, and prayers for you and your late dad. xox

£25

Allyson Mcpherson

Great cause Elaine. Very close to my own heart ❤️ x

£25

Eve Stein

£25

Francelita Balbido

I wish you meet your goal. Take care always

£25

Elaine Frampton

All the best and thank you love xx

£24

Lisa Conn

Your a super star ❤️

£20

Valery B

£20

Mary Griffiths

Good lElaine Mary at Rock Choir

£20

David Singleton

£20

Catherine Gallacher

Great Cause Bestie xxx

£20

Catherine Murphy

Wishing you well Elaine.

£20

Jonathon Anderson

Cause close to my heart well done on your fund raising Elaine

£20

Helen Bell

Good luck Elaine we are all so proud of your achievements Your Dad would be so proud of you 🩵💜

£20

Jean Goodwin

Well done Elaine keep up the good work your dad will be so proud of you.

£20

Karen Cairns

Good luck Elaine from Karen Rock choir

£20

Helen Davidson

Your doing great bestie soo proud of you xx

£20

Claire Johnston

£20

Roger Smith

Good luck to you

£20

Margaret Bund

Good luck

£20

Karolis Malinauskas

£20

Shay Wilson

All the best Elaine

£20

Claire Dawson

A small donation for a great cause. Well done on smashing your target 👏🏻

£20

Catherine Taggart

Good Luck Elaine

£20

Menkius Edwards

Well done for all the walking!! Good going!

£20

Karen Murray-tye

Dear Elaine, for your wee daddy and my nannie who's Dementia is quickly getting worse, thank you for taking on this challenge. You are amazing. Good luck. Lots of love from Karen, Paul, Eloise and Connor xxx

£20

Ellie Humberstone

You’re doing amazing Elaine! You have the whole of Rock Choir Cumbernauld behind you! ⭐️💙

£20

Pauline Crockett

Well done !!

£20

Jill Mirray

Good luck Elaine

£19

Susan Fraser

Your doing an amazing job for this deserving cause

£19

Anne Mcdonald

You have a big heart so many families devastated by this , good luck ❤️

£19

Lynsey Syder

Good luck Elaine! X

£19

Kenny Mckenzie

£19

Sandra Ella

This is my little gift towards the great cause.

£19

Bruce Port

£19

Hazel

Well done

£19

Caroline Paterson

Well done on beating your steps challenge. A very worthy cause.

£15

Chrissie

A cause close to my heart too. Good luck with the walk!

£15

Simon Page

Keep up the good work and inspiring others!

£15

Ffion Metcalf

Going amazing aunty Elaine ❤️

£15

Kirsty More

Good luck Elaine! A very worthy cause.

£15

Muriel Hanlon

You've got this

£12

Anne Bryans

Good luck Elaine

£10

Rhona Franklin

Well done on raising so much for such a good cause!

£10

Lynsey Dawson

Good luck Elaine sure you’ll be smashing it xx

£10

Sarah Byrne

£10

Ruth C

What a great effort Elaine. I’m sure you’ll meet your target.

£10

Raeanu & Blair Fraser

Great Cause Elaine

£10

Rhiannon Metcalf

£10

Tilda Murlhy

Great cause close to my heart Elaine good luck in your challenge

£10

Sopuia Ann

Great cause Elaine good luck in the challenge

£10

Gill Melvin

All the best Elaine great cause

£10

Elaine Higgins

Good luck Elaine

£10

Ian Peacock

£10

Carol Graham

Good luck Elaine! 😊

£10

Liz Mcginty

Good Luck Elaine :)

£10

David Gallagher

Have a good time doing the walk Elaine. I hope it all goes well for you.

£10

Anonymous

£10

Alistair Dalgleish

Brilliant effort Elaine

£10

Robert Heeps

Good luck Elaine

£10

Amy Duncan

Great cause! ♥️

£10

Gary Smith

Well done!

£10

Christine Ray

£10

Catherine Gallacher

£10

Deborah Mcquire

Such a good cause Elaine. I also looked after my father for four years with dementia xxx

£10

Josephine Ejeh

£10

Denise Barker

Good luck Elaine x

£10

Jennifer Crocket

All the best Elaine worthy cause close to my heart

£10

Isobel Mcleod

You go girl ...

£5

Barbara Rose

Good luck Elaine

£5

Cathy Munro

Good Luck Elaine

£5

Tricia Currie

Well done Elaine on your fundraising

£5

Pamela Brogan

Good luck

£5

Anonymous

£5

Lynda East

Good luck with the challenge Elaine

£5

Norma Wells

Great cause Elaine Good Luck

£5

Anonymous

£5

Georgina Meek

Well done Elaine 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

£5

Mark Hardy-johnson

You’re doing such amazing work and your dad would be so proud ❤️

£5

Linda Paterson

Good luck Elaine

£5

Kathleen Corrigan

Good luck Elaine

£5

Margaret Stewart

Good luck Elaine

£3

Sandra Stewart

Good luck Elaine