On Wednesday 04 May 2022, Sgt Naylor will attempt to summit all 15 of Snowdonia's 3000ft peaks (4,000m elevation (on a treadmill) under 12-hours a challenge typically done over a 24/48-hour period. 

This event and challenge have been created in an attempt to raise money for dementia UK - a charity very close to his heart.

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Dementia affects people in different ways, depending on the type of dementia. The impact can be physical, emotional and psychological, and can also profoundly change the practicalities of everyday life. 

A couple of years ago my grandmother – Barbera Naylor – was diagnosed with dementia. Although, in the early stages, dementia is an absolutely devastating illness, and it is impossible to grasp the turmoil and torment that those with dementia must endure and it must be absolutely devastating to see somebody you love completely fade away.

It is suggested that for people aged between 60 and 69, around 2 in every 100 people have dementia. A person's risk then increases as they age, roughly doubling every five years. This means that, of those aged over 90, around 33 in every 100 people have dementia. It is therefore imperative that we raise as much money for not only those suffering from dementia, but their entire families and support staff.

Why Dementia UK

Dementia UK is the only national charity caring for the entire family of someone with dementia, through specialist dementia Admiral Nurses. When things get challenging or difficult, Admiral Nurses work alongside people with dementia, and their families, giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions. The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline – it helps families to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear. Therefore, Dementia UK is at the forefront of dementia care and funds raised