Vicky Reid

I'm cycling 300 miles for Dementia UK

This June, I'm cycling 300 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.

My Dad died in May 2016 and had vascular dementia. I know I’m a bit  biased but he was a kind, generous man with an incredibly sharp engineering mind and a wicked sense of humour and watching the dementia slowly erode the Dad I knew was heartbreaking but the help from the specialised dementia team was invaluable in helping me understand how best cope with the progression of the illness.

Thank you for Your donation, big or small, it 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 ones disappearing as the dementia progresses.

Thank you!