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I am running Edinburgh’s Half Marathon on Sunday 26th May to raise money for Alzheimer’s Scotland, a charity that supports and raises awareness for Dementia/Alzheimer's. Dementia is a heartbreaking and progressive disease meaning people can deteriorate fairly quickly. A sad reality of Dementia is those diagnosed often soon do not even recognize themselves or their loved ones. My family first came across dementia when my papa was diagnosed a few years ago and sadly has deteriorated greatly since then meaning he now lives in a care home. My papa is not the man he once was and it has been a very emotional and tough few months for my family. Not having him at home has been a very difficult time for my granny and especially not having him home for his Birthday, around the Christmas dinner table or to celebrate my Granny and his 60th Wedding Anniversary (Such an achievement!!). As mentioned before my papa now permanently stays in a care home which has taken some time to try settle him into however he still believes he is in a hotel and is going home any time soon which is very difficult for the family.   As there is currently no known cure for the disease I want to raise as much money as possible to go towards research of this horrible disease. The money supports and pays for nurses/homes/support groups/medication etc to help care for people just like my papa and without this it would have been even more difficult. Please donate to Alzheimer Scotland and I will run like the wind for my Papa Jimmy at Edinburgh's Half Marathon💓

Love Erin x


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