I'm walking 50 Miles in January for Dementia UK
I used to think love was loud — spoken, shared, returned.
But dementia has taught me something different.
My mum Maggi can no longer speak. She sleeps more than she wakes. Sometimes she stares at a place I can’t follow, like she’s already halfway between here and somewhere else. And while she may not remember me anymore, I remember her in perfect detail.
I remember her brushing my hair back when I was small.
Calling my name from the bottom of the stairs.
Her hugs — warm enough to fix a bad day before it even became tears.
This January, I will walk 50 miles for Dementia UK — step by step, mile by mile, tracked through the movement of my everyday life.
I walk because she can’t.
I walk for families navigating the fog of this disease.
For carers who feel unseen and exhausted.
For the love that quietly breaks you, but still keeps you going.
Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses hold those families up. They are the voice when words disappear, the compass when everything feels like mist. If my 50 miles can raise even a little awareness or support, then every cold morning will be worth it.
Because mum deserved the world when she remembered it.
And she still deserves dignity, love, and care now that she doesn’t.
If you have someone touched by dementia — I see you.
I walk for you too.
50 miles.
One mum.
A daughter’s promise.
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Each mile is love, even when she cant remember mine .
Saturday 27th DecI used to think love was loud — spoken, shared, returned.
But dementia has taught me something different.
My mum Maggi can no longer speak. She sleeps more than she wakes. Sometimes she stares at a place I can’t follow, like she’s already halfway between here and somewhere else. And while she may not remember me anymore, I remember her in perfect detail.
I remember her brushing my hair back when I was small.
Calling my name from the bottom of the stairs.
Her hugs — warm enough to fix a bad day before it even became tears.
This January, I will walk 50 miles for Dementia UK — step by step, mile by mile, tracked through the movement of my everyday life.
I walk because she can’t.
I walk for families navigating the fog of this disease.
For carers who feel unseen and exhausted.
For the love that quietly breaks you, but still keeps you going.
Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses hold those families up. They are the voice when words disappear, the compass when everything feels like mist. If my 50 miles can raise even a little awareness or support, then every cold morning will be worth it.
Because mum deserved the world when she remembered it.
And she still deserves dignity, love, and care now that she doesn’t.
If you have someone touched by dementia — I see you.
I walk for you too.
50 miles.
One mum.
A daughter’s promise.
Please sponsor me with any small amount you can.
Thank you and lots of love
María x x
Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
Katie
£50
Keith Russell
You got this good luck
£50
Al
There with you every step of the way xxxxxx
£50
Godden's & Hanks
£50
Moxy
X
£50
Del
So proud of you babe, Love you Del x x
£33
Barry
£33
Scherry-lee Smith
Lots of love and big hug🌸
£33
John Dobson
Well done Maria! X
£33
Rachel Goodwin
Well done Maria
£33
Anne Rowles
What an amazing family you are. Maggie could not have wished for more x
£33
Jennifer Dobson
£33
Kristy Mccomiskie
Sending Loadsa luv n big hugs.
£25
Sarah Jane Scrace
So proud of you hun, Xxx
£25
Chris Stokes
Well done you 🤩🤩
£25
Pauline & Kevin Bulley
Well done. You are doing great. Pauline and kev xx
£25
Jodie
Such a beautiful thing that you’re doing! Sending all my love to you and your family xx
£20
Deborah Hallatt
A fantastic achievement for a very worthy cause! Your mum and family will be so proud of you!! Xxx
£20
Karen Spriggs
Can’t even begin to imagine how you are coping. What you are doing for Mags is amazing , lots of love x
£20
Danielle Hanby
£20
Leah Jones
Keep going Maria, you’re doing so well xx
£20
Sally
Well done Maria, a great cause 👏
£20
Kate
£20
Claire Brown
A great cause! Smashing your target, well done x
£20
Becky Edwards
£20
Anonymous
From Lora Butler xx
£20
Linda
Well done
£20
Kirsty
Maria ur such amazing loving person. The bond that u have with ur mum is so special and the way u care for ur mum is so wonderful. There is so much love in ur family home. Not only ur a working mum and wife ur also caring for ur mum and now doing this 🥰. I’m so proud of you xx
£20
Penelope Harwood
£20
Morris Family
Thinking of you all the Morris’s xxx
£20
Claire Baker
Sending lots of love xx
£15
Sinead
£10
Sam Orchard
Mario sooooo proud of you for doing this its a charity so close to your hear and I know mags will be proud too xx
£10
Susan Mclean
Well done, such a great cause close to my heart xx
£10
Kayleigh X
Smashed it! Well done x
£10
Anne And Tony Xx
With lots of love
£10
Maria Clarkson
£10
Ben
£10
Gary Porterfield
£10
Katie Guyatt
Well done ❤️
£10
Gemma Slawson
Well done Maria, i am sure your mum is very proud of you & the whole family , Lots of love From The Slawsons xxx
£10
Jayde
You'll smash it xx
£10
Kate Mcevoy
Well done, you are doing amazing Maria x
£10
Jackie Buckley
£10
Lyn Hart
Great cause! Well done Maria!
£10
Jo Hyett
You go girl, I miss my little mumma everyday, cherish each moment, my thoughts and prayers are for you. Jo. Xxx
£10
Nichola Inglis
£10
Liz
Proud of you Maria x Stay strong x
£10
Nina Woolway
Good luck with the walking xx
£10
Sarah Davey
You’re an inspiration. Every one who knows you is so proud of you. Sending love xxx
£10
Scott & Emma
Thinking of you xx love Emma Scott & the kids xxxx
£10
Caroline Khan
Well done Maria xx
£5
Sending all the love to you and Maggi 💓💓