Tom In Cabo
Tom Runs Cabo Fundraising Page
Fundraising for Dementia UK
Story
Dear Friends,
Race completed.
After a restorative Bacardi and Coke (King Size) last night, I had a look at the results on the site. My chip time was 1 hour 48 mins 19 seconds.
I did myself a disservice in my description of the race earlier as it turns out that up to the 18K mark, I was only a few seconds outside the 1 hour 45 minutes pace. It just all went horribly Pete Tong in the last 3K. Something that has never happened to me before in racing or training. So, no excuses, it was just on the day.
I was 7th in my category (Old bastards) 80th fastest male and 90th finisher overall out of (I think) about 520 finishers.
On the 25th of January 2009, I ran in the Cabo half marathon. Here is the link www.maratonloscabos.com
The race was quite a technical one in that it involves a lot of hills and long, slow climbs over several miles. Seasoned marathoners have describe it as "tough" You can see the elevation chart here www.maratonloscabos.com/half.php
My chosen charity is "For dementia" Please let me explain why?
My mum had Alzheimers. It is a cruel, nasty and very personal disease. It leaves the sufferer confused, frightened and in a world full of memories from the distant past but often no recollection of what happened an hour ago.
I had the choice to put my mum into a care home or look after for her in our house. I chose, along with Jen, to care for her at home. Caring for someone with Alzheimers can only be described by this statement "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"
Without the help of kind, understanding and loving people, we would never have made it. My mum is dead now but I never forgot the actions of others when we needed help most. I always said I would repay their help. This is my way of doing so.
"For dementia" provides all round care and advice for dementia sufferers. They provide invaluable training for Admiral nurses and offer practical advice for people who care for dementia sufferers at home. Please visit their website www.fordementia.org.uk/ If you wish to pay by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to "For dementia" and sent to Laura Maio at the address on the website.
Caring for someone with Alzheimers can be at time a thankless and lonely task. It ties one to the home and your life centres around the person you are caring for. Thanks to wonderful groups like "For dementia" occasional relief and breaks are available. These are invaluable.
Dementia is not a well known or "popular" or "trendy"disease. You will not see Hollywood galas raising funds for this condition. Normally monies are raised by small events like this. Dementia is on the increase and as the average age of our population lengthens, so does to, the amount of sufferers.
If you look within your own family, you will probably have a close relative, maybe a grandad, aunt or uncle who suffers from dementia. Growing old is not a crime, nor is suffering from Alzheimers.The sufferer and carer should be allowed to live as normal a life as possible.
Caring for sufferers at home is a personal choice but it allows the person with dementia to live in a safe environment they are familiar with. It also saves society a huge amount of money that would otherwise be spent on care for the person with dementia.
I do realise, that there are many demands on your cash these days. All I am asking is that you try and spare what you can afford. No donation is too small. I am very proud to run for the "For dementia" trust. It will allow me to give something back and with your kind donations, I can.
When I ran, I was thinking about my mum and also thinking about, Frank Peters, a West Ham fan who died recently at the horribly young age of 43. This race is for him too. I also thought of Pat Stanley, suffering from Alzheimers. Yes, I thought of my dear old mum too.
Your donation has made a difference, thank you for your kindness and your contributions, I really appreciate it.
Cheers
Tom
For Margaret, never forgotten.......
Race completed.
After a restorative Bacardi and Coke (King Size) last night, I had a look at the results on the site. My chip time was 1 hour 48 mins 19 seconds.
I did myself a disservice in my description of the race earlier as it turns out that up to the 18K mark, I was only a few seconds outside the 1 hour 45 minutes pace. It just all went horribly Pete Tong in the last 3K. Something that has never happened to me before in racing or training. So, no excuses, it was just on the day.
I was 7th in my category (Old bastards) 80th fastest male and 90th finisher overall out of (I think) about 520 finishers.
On the 25th of January 2009, I ran in the Cabo half marathon. Here is the link www.maratonloscabos.com
The race was quite a technical one in that it involves a lot of hills and long, slow climbs over several miles. Seasoned marathoners have describe it as "tough" You can see the elevation chart here www.maratonloscabos.com/half.php
My chosen charity is "For dementia" Please let me explain why?
My mum had Alzheimers. It is a cruel, nasty and very personal disease. It leaves the sufferer confused, frightened and in a world full of memories from the distant past but often no recollection of what happened an hour ago.
I had the choice to put my mum into a care home or look after for her in our house. I chose, along with Jen, to care for her at home. Caring for someone with Alzheimers can only be described by this statement "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"
Without the help of kind, understanding and loving people, we would never have made it. My mum is dead now but I never forgot the actions of others when we needed help most. I always said I would repay their help. This is my way of doing so.
"For dementia" provides all round care and advice for dementia sufferers. They provide invaluable training for Admiral nurses and offer practical advice for people who care for dementia sufferers at home. Please visit their website www.fordementia.org.uk/ If you wish to pay by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to "For dementia" and sent to Laura Maio at the address on the website.
Caring for someone with Alzheimers can be at time a thankless and lonely task. It ties one to the home and your life centres around the person you are caring for. Thanks to wonderful groups like "For dementia" occasional relief and breaks are available. These are invaluable.
Dementia is not a well known or "popular" or "trendy"disease. You will not see Hollywood galas raising funds for this condition. Normally monies are raised by small events like this. Dementia is on the increase and as the average age of our population lengthens, so does to, the amount of sufferers.
If you look within your own family, you will probably have a close relative, maybe a grandad, aunt or uncle who suffers from dementia. Growing old is not a crime, nor is suffering from Alzheimers.The sufferer and carer should be allowed to live as normal a life as possible.
Caring for sufferers at home is a personal choice but it allows the person with dementia to live in a safe environment they are familiar with. It also saves society a huge amount of money that would otherwise be spent on care for the person with dementia.
I do realise, that there are many demands on your cash these days. All I am asking is that you try and spare what you can afford. No donation is too small. I am very proud to run for the "For dementia" trust. It will allow me to give something back and with your kind donations, I can.
When I ran, I was thinking about my mum and also thinking about, Frank Peters, a West Ham fan who died recently at the horribly young age of 43. This race is for him too. I also thought of Pat Stanley, suffering from Alzheimers. Yes, I thought of my dear old mum too.
Your donation has made a difference, thank you for your kindness and your contributions, I really appreciate it.
Cheers
Tom
For Margaret, never forgotten.......