Hey there! It's Kayla! I'm running the 2023 Royal Parks Half Marathon and am so thrilled to be raising money for an amazing charity called Dementia UK. 

This past spring my family and I lost my grandmother to dementia. Her journey with the disease was quite a doozy, as it always is. The biggest saving grace for my family and for her was the care team that surrounded my grandmother during her most difficult times. I am so grateful for the nurses and caregivers who showed my grandmother love and dignity during such a vulnerable time. 

So! I am so excited to be raising money for Dementia UK. The proceeds from this fundraiser go directly towards helping families receive care from Admiral Nurses who specialize in dementia.  

Now, why the heck am I running a half marathon? Great question. My grandmother was *in shape* and could speed walk circles around me for most of my life. She instilled in me the importance of taking care of my health, so I think she'd be tickled that I figured out how to run for 13.1 miles straight...

If you're able, please support me by donating to this wonderful cause in memory of my wonderful grandmother!