I'm walking 50 Miles in January for Dementia UK
When I gave birth to Will in 2003 – the first grandchild - my Mother-In-Law Jackie said straight away that she wanted to be called Granny Jack. And so she is known as Granny Jack to all 8 grandchildren. As a retired primary school teacher, she was fantastic with her grandchildren whilst they were growing up, and was always playing games, singing, baking, going on adventures, and making everyday tasks fun. So very talented, she had a beautiful, neat garden, was a real force of energy when cleaning or tidying, and you always knew you would eat something delicious when Jackie was cooking.
Dementia has stolen her away from us. We are grieving the loss of our dear Jackie whilst she is still here; unable to do any of the things she used to love, stuck inside a shell of who she once was, and doesn’t recognise her loved ones anymore when they come to see her.
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.
Thank you!
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17th January
Saturday 17th Jan Being a weekend day, I took advantage of the clear weather and went walking by The Ridgeway and Ashdown Park with my sister while she is back for the weekend. We managed 6 miles, although it felt like more slipping along muddy tracks!
16th January
Friday 16th Jan A brisk walk around the village whilst listening to an audiobook - 1.7 miles. Share
14th January
Friday 16th Jan Only 1km (that’s only 0.6 of a mile) round the block in my lunch break- it’s all the time I could manage! Share
13th January
Tuesday 13th Jan I am so bad at logging the walking that I’ve done! When it was the holidays I kept on top of it, but now term is in full flow…
9th January
Saturday 10th Jan Yesterday was such a cold miserable wet day, and I suddenly realised that I didn’t been out at all! I have to admit the rain was doing its worst and I let the evening go past without walking….
7th January
Wednesday 7th Jan It wasn’t so cold today, but by the time I was home from work it was getting dark…
6th January
Tuesday 6th Jan My colleague Kelly suggested a walk during our lunch break. So Kelly, Megan and I walked for about 1 mile in between marking and prepping for the afternoon!
5th January
Monday 5th Jan It didn’t get much above 0C today so I only walked 1 mile, stepping carefully between the ice patches, and turned around when the lane got too dark to see!
4th January
Sunday 4th Jan I realised today that my goal of 50 miles during January is going to be achieved only by doing little by little.
3rd January
Saturday 3rd Jan Urban walking isn’t nearly as pleasant as rural walking in the country. Plus it’s hard on your feet after a few miles of tarmac…
2nd January
Friday 2nd Jan It’s SO cold and icy!
1st January
Thursday 1st Jan I should have planned to start strong and with a big kickstart walk…Thank you to my Sponsors
£250
Peter Hurley
£50
Mum And Dad
Good luck Hannah
£50
Barrons And Tacks
I wish I was walking with you! You have such a brilliant knack for loving and supporting those around you! Sending love to you all, especially Granny Jack.
£50
Ruth Pike
£50
June Mccarthy
£33
Romarna
What your doing is amazing, our dog Mable is a therapy dog at our local alzheimer’s social club each week, and I see first hand the struggle’s people have, take care xx
£25
Lucy And Tom
Such a great cause, good luck! Xx
£20
Paul U
Fantastic cause Hannah!
£20
Sarah Perrin
Thank you for raising money for a cause, close to my heart. My uncle has just been diagnosed with vascular dementia. Best of luck for the walk, an amazing thing to do for your Mother in Law xx
£20
Sarah Wilkinson
I love Jackie, she has been such a kind friend to me over the years. So so sad that she is having to go through this.
£20
Kate
Such a wonderful thing to do. Xx
£20
Alys
Dementia is so difficult for the whole family. Sending love x
£15
Leanne & Jerry
Such a worthy cause. If you need a walking buddy you know where I am xx
£15
Paul Culbert
£10
Sarah Rayfield
Sending so much love to the family. What a wonderful thing to do to raise money for dementia
£10
Rachel Speller
My eldest sons first teacher- we were talking about her only the other day!! Go smash your walking challenge!!
£10
Tom Parker
We lost my grandfather to dementia this year and it’s a truly horrible disease. Well done Hannah for doing this challenge and I know you’ll smash it!
£10
Barkers
£10
Elly Morlin Taylor
We are all heartbroken for Jackie and her loved ones. You are doing a wonderful thing!
£5
Julie Basford
Good luck with the walk Hannah!
Well done, Hannah! And thanks.