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I'm jogging one mile a day for Dementia UK
This April, I'm jogging one mile each day 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. Just £8 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!
My Achievements
Shared Page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
You've Self Donated!
Received 5 Donations
Reached Fundraising Goal
Distance Reached
Increased Target
My Updates
Last few days!
Thursday 24th Apr It’s been a journey !! Yes it’s been wonderful to build such a big pot for Dementia UK. However it doesn’t touch the sides of the Dementia pot it’s such a big issue now so keep thinking of these guys we will all gain from there support at some time in our lives as carers or cared for… Share
Walking and Caring
Tuesday 22nd Apr Back caring for some of my old clients. Went for a walk pushing a lady in a wheelchair enjoying the sun the outdoors , the colors and the animals so I’m claiming my 4 mile walk today !! Share
Didn’t post
Wednesday 16th Apr Lost my job yesterday so didn’t feel like posting so I didn’t. Remember life is a lemon and sometimes you haven’t got the energy to do something and that be standing up to dementia! So don’t stand up, sit down and self care when you need to !! Share
Because I felt like
Monday 14th Apr Felt good today so U kept running !! Not that far though till knee said enough Share
Car not working !!
Friday 11th Apr Burst a tyre last night so walked to the train station this morning. A walk of 4 miles so I’m taking that as my activity today !! Share
And we go again
Wednesday 9th Apr No stops
Two things at once !
Tuesday 8th Apr Delivered care at home leaflets whilst doing my mile ! Man can do two things at once ! Share
On my own again
Monday 7th Apr No family with me tonight but felt ok so ran slow but ran two miles just coz I did ! Dementia is like that it does coz it does ! Share
Day 3 done
Thursday 3rd Apr Legs heavy today rubbish run !! Dads first day at a day centre reminded me why I just got to keep going so please keep donating !!! Share
Day one done
Tuesday 1st Apr Stay strong and talk to others who have experience of living with dementia and listen to their journey . Share
£700 and starting tomorrow
Monday 31st Mar Thankyou so much everyone for getting me so close to £700!
Mothers Day
Sunday 30th Mar It’s the day of Mums and let’s have a shout out to all the mums that care and the mums that are cared for … give them the day off !! Share
First time going out 2 days on the trot!
Saturday 29th Mar Back twinging
Dementia doesn’t take a day off!
Friday 28th Mar I didn’t post yesterday I took a day off !
Go Again
Tuesday 25th Mar So we have gone through the £500 barrier so in true Dementia style I go again. Sometimes you feel you are being understood and remembered, only for you to be reminded the next day that you aren't and dementia never stops.. So keep giving PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Share
Younger age Dementia
Monday 24th Mar Did you know.. Nearly 10% of Dementia sufferers are under 65 ?
First Run
Sunday 23rd Mar
Piece by Piece
Saturday 22nd Mar I hear I’m losing them piece by piece said a lot
WoW!!!
Friday 21st Mar Thank you Thank you Thank you to all of you for your donations !!! Hardly at the radio one level but it’s all helping to make people’s dementia journey easier actually looking forward to starting now !! Xxx Share
Missed a Day
Thursday 20th Mar I was going to blog everyday as part of this journey but didn’t get to do one yesterday but that’s OK! No one stays on top every day and that’s OK! Share
Day at work !
Tuesday 18th Mar A thought from my day at work
Having a Hard Time
Monday 17th Mar When having a rough day with caring for your loved ones try and think like this
Donations
Sunday 16th Mar Getting donations already and got my first one from someone I don’t know.: that means the world to me as it proves we are all in this together as sufferers (I hate that word !!) carers and families. Made me think about all the groups that are out there supporting cared for and carers. Two of my favorites are the music groups and men in sheds. Have a look at them !! Share
A Quote Today
Friday 14th Mar They may forget what you said
Attendance Allowance
Wednesday 12th Mar Did you know it’s a myth that Attendance Allowance is means tested. So encourage your carer parent to get it , use it for their ME time . Recharging emotional batteries is so important in this journey! Share
Thoughts on dementia
Tuesday 11th Mar Whilst I do this challenge I plan to post my daily thought on dementia. Some days I think why us? Why my dad ? But then I think why not ? Many families have it tough so I’m not doing too bad all things considered. Park the bad moments and enjoy the good onesThank you to my Sponsors
£50
Simon Reynolds
£50
Barbara
£50
James Boydell
Great cause cuz always good fun your Dad my Uncle David..X
£50
Jeanne Alongi
So much love to you all. Traveling through this is so heartbreaking!
£33
Diane Ambridge
£33
Nicky And Bob
Well done, Martin, keep up the good work, only just over a week to go! So proud of you raising so much money for a very worthy cause 💙 Lots of love N&B xx
£33
Daniel Rowe
Best of luck Martin, great cause!
£33
Anonymous
A great and worthy cause. Good luck.
£30
Clare
Great cause Martin, well done! .... in anticipation of your completion.
£25
Sam, Debbie & Archie
Great efforts for a great cause 👏
£25
Stephen Beer
A great cause - well done Martin
£25
Justin Monk
Good Luck. You’ve got this! 👊🏻💪🏼🏃♂️
£21
Pat Stevens
Well done a very worthy cause my mum was diagnosed with Alziemers at 54 and died at 63. Horrible disease
£20
Mrs A
Absolutely no doubt you can do this !! 💪👏🙏
£20
Vincenzo De Angelis
Well done boss!
£20
Stephen Beer
Great effort Martin. I’m sure you are going to smash this challenge. Well done sir!
£20
Sylvia Sumner
You can do it! And such a great cause x
£20
Bllal Popal
Good Luck Martin!! Great cause!
£20
Andy Thatcher
Good luck
£20
Paul Dunham
£20
Pat Stenning
£20
Me !!
£15
Sam Morgan
Well done Martin.
£10
The Buckley’s
Good Lucky Martin
£10
Helen Edwards
Good luck have been there and done that with our most precious Mum
£10
Neil
Good luck Martin
£10
Lynn Gard
You are correct. Dementia is awful and impacts on everyone in some way.
£10
Mel
Well done Martin, a well deserving charity.
£10
Amanda Hamber
Good luck Martin 🏃🏻😌
£10
Lyn Walker
Good luck.
£10
Jessica Summers
£10
Amanda Yorke
All the best x
£10
Mauro Rosato
£10
Foden Northover
Good luck !
£10
Joe & Alice Bracey
Hope the jogging is going well! All for a good cause :)
£10
Nikki Ambridge - Ramare
My Love to Uncle David 💗
£5
Hilary Elsey
Keep going - for a great cause
£5
Emma Whitham
Good luck with your challenge.
£5
Anonymous
Well done from one fellow runner to the other!
£5
Laura Scott
£5
Sarah Dollimore
Good luck! Love Sarah and Elliot xx
Love from Simon & Jill