HI GUYSSS!!

 

Thank you SO much for visiting my JustGiving page! I really appreciate your support and ANY donations you can make to this incredible charity. It really will make a huge difference!

 

So, I am running the Brighton Marathon in April 2012 to raise AT LEAST £550 for the Alzheimer's Society! And seeing as I can't even run a mile without collapsing (plus my well-known weakness for chocolate and vino)... this is going to be a pretty big challenge for me!!

 

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 465,000 people in the UK. The term 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms which can include loss of memory, mood changes, and problems with communication and reasoning. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain diseases and conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.

 

This is a charity that is very close to my heart as my Grandma suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Earlier this year, I volunteered for the Alzheimer's Society as a Support Services Volunteer and was lucky enough to gain insight into the amazing work and care that the day centres provide. I absolutely loved getting to know all the clients and their families, as well as working alongside some brilliant people who I have endless respect for.

 

Imagine waking up every morning and not knowing where you are, who your loved ones are, and forgetting precious memories from your lifetime. It is absolutely heartbreaking. As a volunteer, I realised that the Alzheimer’s Society can help change these peoples’ lives from a negative to a positive. You can see them smile, laugh, and enjoy themselves. You can provide their families with a much-needed break, and reassurance. However, these day centres need funding. This is just one of the areas that your donations will go towards supporting.

 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

 

So please dig deep and donate now!!

 

Thank you!

Yolanda

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