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I'm taking on the October Dog Walking Challenge
Dementia sucks and it has affected my family, as my dad was diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's a few years ago. In the last year, I have watched my hero slowly fade into a shell of a man with limited communication skills, unable to feed himself and now bed bound.
I’m walking 75 miles with my dog George this October and raising funds for families like mine who are affected by dementia. I would be grateful for your support.
An £8 donation could cover the telephone costs of two families seeking support through Dementia UK's free Helpline. £33 could fund an hour with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, helping a family with practical solutions and emotional support.
Thank you!
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Ready for day three
Friday 3rd Oct
Dementia walk 2
Thursday 2nd Oct Second walk of the month, needed to clear my mind as visited dad today who is actually stable and was very funny and chatty. I find it hard that some days you see a glimpse of the man he was and others a vacant stare in to nowhere.
Walk 1
Wednesday 1st Oct October has started and George is ready for a challenge. The last month has been an emotional roller coaster. We have been told twice to prepare ourselves for the worst but then within a few days my amazing but incredibly stubborn dad, comes back fighting. I have found it mentally hard and have struggled to cope.Thank you to my Sponsors
£50
Rosemary
£50
Hilary Essex
George what a lot of walkies you have to look forward to 😊
£20
Liz Roscoe
He has given so many of us great experiences and memories to treasure. Good luck and keep strong. Liz x
£20
Anne And Eric Dickinson
Have fun walking Sarah, Dad would be proud of you, love from Uncle Eric and Auntie Anne xx
£19
Neil Gearing
Good luck.
£19
Hilary Robinson
Love you, proud of you x
£10
Claire Dixon
I am so sorry to hear this, your old man was a wonderful teacher and great scout leader! Good luck, you will smash it x
£10
Adam Essex
I'll be trying to jump up the miles in support of you too! 2.41 miles (3.8km) a day - you can do it!
£10
Sarah Constant
❤️ xxx ❤️
£10
Julie Southcott
Good luck x
£5
L Crewe
A very worthy cause, close to our family's heart also. Best of luck for your walk and fundraising ❤️
Well done S&G. Enjoy xxx