I'm walking 50 Miles in January for Dementia UK
This January, I'm walking 50 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.
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Saturday 31st Jan
90 miles
Saturday 31st Jan Final day of the challenge Im at 90 miles. Blownn away by the generosity of family and friends who have sponsored me to raise funds for this brilliant charity. Share
80 mile mark
Saturday 24th Jan So today, and in the company of my wife and some of my great friends, I reached a total of 80 miles walking since 1 January. My right knee hurts, my feet are sore but its nothing compared to the challenges of those living with dementia and their loved ones who care for them. This is for all of you ❤️ Share
70 mile mark
Monday 19th Jan So this morning i have achieved a total of 70 miles despite a dodgy knee in recent days (old injury triggered by increased exercise). But the cause is so important I'll keep going with the fund raising. Share
54 miles gone
Monday 12th Jan Tipped over the 50 mile mark today. Really chuffed. Feeling motivated so I'll keep walking to end of this challenge. Share
47 miles done
Friday 9th Jan Feeling very pleased with my progress. Poor weather has slowed me down the last couple of days but still feeling very motivated for this brilliant cause. Share
Rest day
Thursday 8th Jan So Wednesday 7th Jan was my rest day. Pleased with my progress of 38 miles. Hoping to get in a long walk over the weekend. Pleased to see how this challenge is raising awareness of dementia and bringing families and carers together, sharing experiences. Share
Day 5
Monday 5th Jan Completed 5 miles. Feeling very gocused and motivated. Gorgeous weather. Remembering loved ones lost to and living with dementia and their families Share
Day 3
Saturday 3rd Jan 6 miles today in glorious but very cold conditions. Feeling very motivated . Share
Day 1 of the challenge
Thursday 1st Jan 4.5 miles done and dusted on this cold but glorious sunny day. Share
Memory walk List
Sunday 28th Dec I have a 'memory walk' list of people who are living with dementia and their families and a list of those lost to the disease. I'll remember these people while I'm walking my 50 miles in January, my own family included. If anyone wants to add anyone to my memory list just message me. I'd be honoured to walk in their name ❤️ Share
Play list
Saturday 20th Dec Some of my friends are creating a 50 mile playlist for me in January. All suggestions welcome...obvious ones: 'Walking on sunshine'; 'Walk 50(0) miles'... Share
In training
Tuesday 16th Dec So did my first proper walk today in perfect conditions. Dry, mild weather (unusual for December). Enjoyed the park, the dogs walkers passing me, etc. 2.5 miles banked. Feeling inspired. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£155
Joshua Renford-fox
£50
David Third
Good for you. Sure you will do well.
£50
Matt Prior
Great effort Grainne for a worthwhile cause ❤️
£50
Hilary
Team McStemmird FTW! 🙌😘
£50
Harpreet
Great effort for an important cause 🙌🏾
£50
David Mcgarry
£50
2 David’s Xx
You go girlie!
£50
Wife4life
A fine woman from Cork by the Lee, Walked fifty long miles, wild and free. For research on the mind, The funding she'll find, Top work from my wife, our GG!
£50
Jane Stacey
A great thing to do for a great cause Grainne. Well done & enjoy! xx
£36
Vanessa Fernandez
From Vanessa! What a woman xx
£33
Sam And Veso
Go Grainne! Great cause and best of luck xx
£33
Amanda
Well done and a fantastic cause!
£33
Gill Harris
Giddy up GG! Wonderful thing you’re doing, lots of love xxx
£33
Rachel Unsworth
Great effort for such an important cause. But really, you didn’t need to make it harder by insisting on wearing stilettos all that way.
£25
Barry Mcquillan
So proud of you, little sister.
£25
Jon
Such a brilliant thing to do for such a great cause, good luck Grainne x x
£25
Orla Mcquillan
Hey Grainne well done a fantastic effort for a cause close to my heart .....looking forward to a walk and a drink in the near future !!
£20
Annette Mc Quillan
Great cause, well done Babs ❤️
£20
Tessa Dolphin
£20
Karen F
Well done! 👏🏼
£20
Rebecca
Go for it GG!
£20
Denis Lenihan
Best wishes Grainne - a very worthy cause! xd
£20
Gary & Peter X
Good for You. Great Charity.
£20
Emma And Naomi
We will be watching you clock up the miles GG/PBxx Lots of love PB junior and Naomi babe x
£20
Grainne Mcquillan
£20
Clare
Good luck!
£19
Kev C
Well done my darling. You’re amazing!
£15
Ela
Well done and keep going. Love Ela x
£10
Aileen Galvin
Well done on getting out there and raising money for this great cause.
£10
Ann Mcilwraith
Well done Grainne
£10
Alice
Xx
£10
Sally
Well done for taking up challenge and bringing others’ attention to Dementia Carw
£10
Emily Watson
£10
Rachel Mc
Well done Grainne!
£10
Sally Peters
Well done! x
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Jean Mcquillan
Well done Grainne
You need to set higher goals 😂😂 You are a saint. I’m proud to sleep with you on my bedside table ❤️