Katie & Ted

Katie and Ted walk 62 Miles in October

This October, Katie and Ted are walking 62 miles to raise £100 for Dementia UK — a charity close to our hearts.

Their grandma, Carole (my mum), was diagnosed with vascular dementia in April 2023. Over the past year, her condition has sadly worsened, and in July, after a fall, her dementia accelerated. We had no choice but to find a care home — a difficult decision made during the school holidays, with Katie and Ted witnessing hospital visits, care home searches, and endless phone calls.

Thankfully, Mum is now in a wonderful home — Bradley Hall — and has settled in well. While she no longer remembers much of her day-to-day life, she still greets us with a big smile and knows who we are (even if the names get a little mixed up!).

Katie and Ted visit regularly and have become little stars at the home. The residents are drawn to them, and they patiently answer the same questions over and over — always with a smile. Just a short chat from them brings so much joy.

They’ll be walking 2 miles a day, side by side (unless they’re winding each other up!), and we’d be so grateful for your support.

💙 £10 could cover the cost of two families calling Dementia UK's free Helpline.
💙 £33 could fund an hour with a specialist Admiral Nurse, offering practical and emotional support to a family in need.

Thank you for helping Katie and Ted make a difference — one step at a time.

We're walking 62miles for Dementia UK

This October, we're walking 62 miles and raising funds to help ensure no family faces dementia alone. We are 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. Just £10 can cover the telephone costs for two families seeking support through Dementia UK's free Helpline. £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!