Thanks for taking the time to visit my Just Giving page.

I've signed up to take part in the Glasgow Women's 10k on 9th May 2010 along with my daughter, Michelle. We hope to make some money for Alzheimer Scotland while enjoying ourselves at the same time.

Seven years ago my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease and subsequently had to give up the work he loves, as a motor mechanic. We have received a great deal of help and advice from Alzheimer Scotland, and I have joined the committee of the recently formed "Alzheimer Scotland Helensburgh and District Branch" and also volunteer at the new Dementia Resource Centre in Helensburgh.

Alzheimer Scotland exists to help people with dementia and their carers. People with dementia may lose their sense of time, losing track of which day it is or of the time of day. They may lose track of where they are, and get lost even in a familiar place. They may fail to recognise people they know well.

Alzheimer Scotland  provides information, support and a network of services and carers' support groups around Scotland. The Freephone 24 Hour Dementia Helpline, on 0808 808 3000 is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by trained volunteers.

Alzheimer Scotland is dependent on voluntary fundraised income for around 20% of its income each year. Although local authorities and health boards pay for services such as day care and home support, money needs to be raised to maintain and expand their work helping people with dementia and their carers all over Scotland.

I hope to raise funds for this worthwhile cause and intend to use sponsor sheets for those who don't have access to a computer as well as online donations.

All money raised will go to:-
The Helensburgh and District Branch of Alzheimer Scotland and the Helensburgh Dementia Resource Centre

Donations are going well offline, unfortunately this JustGiving page doesn't seem to be doing as well, so far.

Thank you to the Helensburgh businesses who have already made donations:- Colour & Design, McArthur Stanton, Farmfoods, Royal Bank of Scotland