I'm walking 31 Miles in May for Dementia UK
This May, I will be walking 31 miles to raise vital funds for Dementia UK, helping to ensure that no family has to face dementia alone. I am taking on this challenge in support of the specialist dementia nurses who provide life‑changing guidance and care to families when they need it most. Your support, no matter how big or small, will help make a real difference.
Mum passed away on 10 May 2026, bringing this incredibly close to our family’s hearts. My sister and I were with her, surrounded by three generations of family, as she peacefully went to sleep.
Mum was always the strength and heart of our family. She trained as a nurse and went on to work at Northampton General Hospital. Following this, she achieved something she was incredibly proud of — setting up and running a nursing home alongside three close nursing friends, continuing to care for others with the same compassion and dedication that defined her career. Outside of work, she was a passionate rugby fan and a supporter of the Northampton Saints. She held a season ticket and, when her shifts allowed, would spend her time off cheering them on from the stands.
Mum was diagnosed with dementia in 2019, and while we gradually adapted to the changes over the years, the last six months were especially challenging as her condition has progressed more quickly. Even so, these were still moments of connection and familiarity that we will treasure deeply. She recognised us, and those moments — the smiles, the shared memories, the sense of togetherness — will remind us how important understanding and support were on this journey. Watching her face daily challenges, from walking to finding the right words, was not easy. But we could see her resilience and her love for us continued to shine through. As a family, we learned, adjusted, and received the right support. No one has to go through this alone.
By raising funds for Dementia UK, I hope to help other families receive the expert support, reassurance, and understanding that make such a difference during the hardest moments. Thank you for reading and for supporting this cause so close to my heart.
Thank you
My Achievements
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Added a Blog Post
You've Self Donated!
Received 5 Donations
Reached Fundraising Goal
Increased Target Over £250
My Updates
Day 14
Thursday 14th May Fundraising target exceeded, and the number of miles exceeded.
Day 11
Tuesday 12th May
While we are heartbroken, we take comfort in knowing she is now reunited with Simon and Dad, as well as her brothers and parents. She has so much catching up to do.
Fly high, Mum. You will always be loved and never forgotten.
Day 7
Thursday 7th May
Day 2 to 4
Tuesday 5th May Day 2 was very hard, seeing mum on Saturday was heartbreaking, but Day 4 was my and Simon's Anniversary, and we went to see her together, and it was a great visit. Mum was being cheeky and a little flirty and winking. Over these 3 days, I did 9.29 miles.
Day 1
Friday 1st May
Thank you to my Sponsors
£50
Andrea
£50
Michala Thorneycroft
£50
Jason Cohen
Great cause Laura Enjoy the exercise
£50
Adrian Leer
£50
Laura Piechowicz
£50
Simon Philpott
In support of Laura's efforts to raise money for her Mother and for all those who suffer from dementia.
£50
Hubby
Proud of you xx
£50
Jane & Marek
Grest cause and Good luck 👍 xx
£33
Martina Habrunova
Well done Laura. Great cause x
£33
Antony Cook
£33
Adrian Waddy
For lovely Aunt Mary, always one of our faves. Great cause Laura, wishing you luck. Aidy.
£33
Mark Daniels
£33
Michael Warren
£33
Tracey Hovell
💜💜💜
£33
Raq And Mark
Well done Laura! 🩷💪 Raq and Mark xxx
£25
Mark Caine
£20
Tom Jacobs
£20
Lucy Harvey
£20
Rob Jones
£20
Jack Lachasseigne
£20
S Webb
My mother has severe dementia, so this is a cause close to my heart.
£20
Emma Waddy
Well done. xxx
£20
Caroline D-w
Keep going Laura, you've got this!
£20
Dave Lovegrove
Lovely that you are doing this.
£19
Martin Lee
Great cause, good luck Laura.
£15
Kitti
Sending lots of love, you can do it ❤️
£10
Shabaz Dar
This is fantastic Laura! Well done for doing this!!
£10
Matthew Goodman
Great cause.
£10
Kel-bel
Big hugs and lotsa love for Mummy Mary x
£10
Anonymous
£10
Deirdre Lynskey
Sending you love 💚
£10
Louise Ward
Good luck with hitting your target. Xxx sending love
£10
Paul Blackwell
£10
Jenny Lardh
Good luck! It's a great cause and you will smash it!
£10
David Preston
Well done Laura
£5
Libby Trott
Thinking of you xxx
Such a worthy cause do some miles for me as I’m unable to walk far due to an impending hip replacement in July . Xxxx