I'm walking 30 Miles in September for Dementia UK
This September, I'm walking 30 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.
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Why I’m taking part 🧡
Saturday 15th AugI’ve worked in health and social care for nearly 10 years, and during that time I’ve had the privilege of supporting many people living with dementia, from the very early stages right through to the final stages of their condition.
I’ve seen the laughter, the smiles and the genuinely beautiful moments, but I’ve also seen the sadness behind someone’s eyes, the frustration when they can no longer express what they’re trying to say, the distress that can come out as anger or an outburst, and the incredible loneliness that dementia can bring.
Some of the people I’ve cared for have had no family around them and nowhere else to turn. In those situations, care staff and nursing teams often become their family — the familiar faces, the reassurance, the people who keep showing up and give them a reason to keep going.
Watching the progression of dementia over the years has been heartbreaking, and it has given me an understanding of just how much support both individuals and those caring for them need.
I’ve spent years giving what I can through my work, but I feel like now it’s my time to try and give back even more. That’s why I’m taking part and raising money for Dementia UK. 💗
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