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.
Thank you!
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My Updates
Only 4 miles this morning due work commitments, but slowly edging toward my 100 mile personal target !
Tuesday 20th Jan Share
Another 8 Miles completed this morning !
Monday 19th Jan Now onto 80 miles - Well on track for my personal 100 mile target. Share
70 miles reached ! 30 miles to go to reach my personal increased goal of 100 miles !
Saturday 17th Jan Share
Smashed the 50 miles - now up to 62 !
Thursday 15th Jan Smashed the 50 mile threshold yesterday during a 9 mile walk and now onto 62 miles after 5 today!
Up to 48 Miles !
Tuesday 13th Jan Pleased to report that I am now up to 48 miles and will smash the 50 mile target tomorrow, continuing beyond until the end of January as part of this event. Share
5.1 miles completed this morning !
Monday 12th Jan Another 5.1 miles completed this morning, taking my new total to 38.6 miles ! 11.4 miles remaining ! Hopefullly and weather permitting, I will complete this week, but keep tracking on after the 50 miles.
Not as nice a day today !
Friday 9th Jan Absolutely chucking it down and nearly changed my mind but the sacrifice is worth it ! 4.7 miles completed ! Share
Appreciate all of those who have sponsored me today !
Thursday 8th Jan Thank you to all of those who have sponsored me so far, I really do appreciate it ! Share
UPDATE: 8th January 2026 - 28.7 miles achieved so far
Thursday 8th JanJanuary is barely a week old, and the challenge is already well underway.
As part of a personal commitment to walk 50 miles in January in support of Dementia UK, I am pleased to share that 28.7 miles have already been completed. That is well over halfway in just eight days.
This challenge is about more than distance. Dementia affects families quietly, relentlessly, and often without enough support. Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses provide specialist, life changing help to families facing some of the hardest moments imaginable. Their work gives clarity where there is confusion, reassurance where there is fear, and support where people can feel completely alone.
Walking in January is not always easy. Cold mornings, short days, and tired legs are all part of it. But every mile is a reminder of why this matters. Dementia does not pause for winter. Families do not get a break. Support must be there every day.
Reaching nearly 30 miles so early has been hugely motivating. The remaining miles will be completed over the coming weeks, and every step is taken with the knowledge that this effort contributes, in a small but meaningful way, to the vital work Dementia UK does across the country.
If you are able to support the challenge, whether through a donation, sharing the message, or simply taking a moment to learn more about Dementia UK’s work, it genuinely makes a difference.
Thank you to everyone who has encouraged, supported, and followed the journey so far. Onward to the remaining miles.
Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
Paul Young
£50
Capsticks Llp
Donating in support of this brilliant cause and in memory of those affected. Wishing you the very best and thank you for raising awareness of dementia from all of us at Capsticks LLP.
£33
Raj
Well done Marc 👏🏽 A fantastic cause, that already has or will touch us all at some point.
£33
Lee Watson
Best of luck Marc. A great cause so well worth braving the cold mornings.
£33
Hayley
£33
Paul Pattinson
Good Luck Marc not that you will need it mate.
£29
Kirsty Edmondson-jones
Gosh well done! X
£25
Jug Johal
Well done Marc All the best, Jug
£25
Mark And Penny Swain
Best wishes for your worthwhile endeavour, keep powering and you’ll soon beat your goal.
£20
Craig Hodgson
£20
Catherine Butterill
Fantastic effort for a great cause. Xxx
£20
David Stevenson
Cracking job big man!
£20
Louise Bartlett
£20
Kellie Harvey
Smash it Marc! X
£20
Nr
As a lead frailty ANP a campaign close to my heart - well done
£20
Kirsty Johnson
Fabulous work Marc! X
£20
Anonymous
£20
John Okeeffe
Well done Marc a worthy cause and great effort getting out in this weather 👏
£20
Gemma Petherbridge
Great cause Marc, good luck 🍀 😘
£20
Anna Watson
I know you’ll do amazing and I’m proud of you for doing it - great charity to raise money for ❤️
£19
Tracy Means
Well done for supporting a great cause, I lost my Dad to dementia so great to support Dementia UK xx
£10
Nicola Bolton
Great charity Marc and you are so right about the benefits of exercise and fresh air!
£10
Alison
Well done Marc! It’s a great cause 👍
£10
Kate Money
Well done Marc, keep going!
£10
Marc Cullen
Keep smashing it mate!
£10
Jessica Watson
Good luck, we are all so proud of you🤍
£5
Katie Towndrow
Well done Marc - keep on moving 🎶🎶 Belated birthday wishes 🎉 Katie x
Proud of you, youngster. Keep doing what you’re doing.