I'm walking 50 Miles in January for Dementia UK
This January, I’ve committed to walking 50 miles to raise funds for Dementia UK, but for me, this isn’t just a fitness challenge, it’s personal.
Watching dementia take hold of my Nanna has been incredibly hard. Because she was a nurse her whole life, she’s switched-on enough to know something is wrong. She saw her own sister die from this disease, and honestly, she’s terrified.
It’s heartbreaking to see her get so upset when she realizes she’s forgotten something. We can go from "What day is it?" to "How old am I?" twenty times in the space of five minutes. It’s a constant, exhausting cycle for her.
I also wanted to do this to shout out my Mum. She is a total hero. She gave up work to look after Nanna, going round at least 6 days a week to cook, clean the whole house, and handle everything Nanna needs. I don’t know how she does it.
I’m raising money for Dementia UK because their Admiral Nurses are a lifeline for families like ours who are just trying to keep their heads above water.
If you have a spare couple of pounds to donate, it would honestly mean the world to me and my family. If you can't donate, a share of this post goes a long way too!
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another walk
Sunday 4th Jan Today I was able to go out for a walk child free which was a hell of a lot easier haha
stop start kinda walk
Friday 2nd Jan Managed to get 2 miles done today, will probably go out by myself tomorrow and get a good walk in 46.5miles to go Share
First walk
Thursday 1st Jan As annoying as it is my phone stopped recoding my walk so I can only say I have done 1.5miles
the reason why.
Wednesday 31st Dec Our grandma has a type of dementia and this is so hard for her. She was a nurse so she knows something is wrong and also saw his sister die from dementia so she is completely terrified of it. She knows she forgets and gets upset when she realises, it can go from what day is it to how old are you, this can go on for up to 20 times in 5 mins.Thank you to my Sponsors
£60
Leila
£50
Martin & Donna Bee
Such a worthy and relatable cause ❤️ Dementia/Alzheimer's has such a notable impact on not just the sufferer but also those who care or are in contact with them. What I've witnessed to date with family members, friends, colleagues and also the other direct visits with my late Godfather, Auntie-in-Law and others will never leave my Wife and myself 😪 The Walk of Life indeed! 💕
£50
Colin Davies
Remember.. No bike allowed
£30
Chris H
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£15
Beth Davies
Well done Sissy & Mum ❤️ Proud of you both xxx
£15
George
£15
Max Goode
£10
Becky And Bez
Well done xxx
£10
Maya
Well done darling! X
£10
Emily Bourne
Dementia means a lot to me my nan is currently going through it and has been for 3 years now . Love Emily & Sofia
£10
Jenny Lison
Well done sweetheart . So proud of u ,u are a amazing family xxxx
£10
Holly
Your amazing!
£10
Tay And Neerali
Good luck!
£10
Ella Davies
£10
Ruby
Well done girlies, you’re doing amazing!
£10
Leonie 😊
Amazing cause! You'll smash it im sure xx
£5
Emily Spencer
A great cause 💕
£5
Ellie Mulligan
Well done mate Hope every penny counts Smash it and raise that money!
£5
Charlie Featherstone
Fantastic cause, keep going!
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Charlie
Good luck x
£5
Georgia Orridge
Smashing it🥰
£5
Kane Bryan
Smash it ladies!
A cause that is close to my heart. I also do a monthly donation. Go and smash it bubs💪🏻✨️