I'm doing Winter Reading Challenge for Dementia UK
This winter, I'm reading 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.
My Grandad sadly passed away on 10th July after living with vascular dementia, a cruel disease that took so much from him and yet he still managed to be his cheeky self and make everyone around him laugh.
Reading was something we both loved, and it became one of the little things that we could share together. I used to take my book with me when I visited him at the care home, and we would sit together, me reading my book whilst he was reading the newspaper, or having a sleep!
Before dementia, Grandad was a huge book lover, and his favourite author was David Baldacci. So, as part of this challenge, I’ll be sure to include at least one of his books, my way of feeling close to him during this challenge.
I’m taking part in the Dementia Reading Challenge, challenging myself to read 10 books between now and the end of 2026 to help raise money for an amazing cause and support those affected by dementia.
I know Grandad would love that I’m doing something connected to one of our shared hobbies, and I hope this challenge can help make a difference to other families who are going through, or will go through, the heartbreak of dementia.
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.
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Wednesday 28th Oct
The Dementia Reading Challenge – In Memory of My Grandad
Friday 23rd OctToday is Grandad’s birthday, and with it being my first one without him, I wanted to do something special in his memory. It felt like the perfect day to start my Dementia Reading Challenge and do something positive.
My Grandad sadly passed away on 10th July after living with vascular dementia, a cruel disease that took so much from him and yet he still managed to be his cheeky self and make everyone around him laugh.
Reading was something we both loved, and it became one of the little things that we could share together. I used to take my book with me when I visited him at the care home, and we would sit together, me reading my book whilst he was reading the newspaper, or having a sleep!
Before dementia, Grandad was a huge book lover, and his favourite author was David Baldacci. So, as part of this challenge, I’ll be sure to include at least one of his books, my way of feeling close to him during this challenge.
I’m taking part in the Dementia Reading Challenge, challenging myself to read 10 books between now and the end of 2026 to help raise money for an amazing cause and support those affected by dementia.
I know Grandad would love that I’m doing something connected to one of our shared hobbies, and I hope this challenge can help make a difference to other families who are going through, or will go through, the heartbreak of dementia.
If you’re able to support me, I would be so grateful for any donation. Every contribution will help support this important cause. ❤️
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Grace Burrage
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Richard Burrage
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Mumzie
He would love this Gracie xx
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Neil Daly
Great challenge-enjoy.
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Sabrina
Love you to infinity and beyond 💕
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Ian Jones
Go smash it Burrage x
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Henry Cummins
Good luck nerd
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Wendy
Great idea Grace. Good luck. Lots of love. Xxx
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Jonathan Head
Such an amazing thing to do. I promise not to disturb you at lunchtime whilst you are busy reading!
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Samantha Churchill
Such a lovely way to raise money for a very important cause xx
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Daisy Nuttall
Good luck Gracie, such a lovely thing to do and Grandad would be very happy with your choice of hobby you choose. Don't think you have the same flare for golf as you do reading 😉😘 p.s let me know if you find any good reads xx
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Jade Cowley
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Hayley
Good Luck 🤩
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Rachelle Humphreys
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