Laura Vennell

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Fundraising for Dementia UK
£1,611
raised of £1,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: SimplyHealth Great North Run 2018, on 9 September 2018
Great North Run 2018
Campaign by Dementia UK (RCN 1039404)
This year is our biggest Great North Run team ever and we're aiming to raise more money than ever before for families affected by dementia.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Not another JustGiving plea I hear you say!!! I appreciate that people are constantly asking for donations for different charities and that marathons/half marathons/walks/skydives are a really common ways of fundraising but this was not a decision I took lightly and I am seriously bricking my pants!

I have never really done any sport especially running or even enjoyed exercise so this is a massive challenge for me and one that I hope I will get through and raise some money for Dementia UK.

I have worked with many people with my dementia in my career as a musician and have seen the stress, pressure and sometimes devastating effects it can have on family members. Just fifty pounds can mean an Admiral Nurse can give advice and support to 40 families who have someone with dementia.

I'd appreciate any donation at all no matter how small and I'll keep you posted on how I'm getting on (if you want and providing I don't die training).

Laura xxx

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About the campaign

This year is our biggest Great North Run team ever and we're aiming to raise more money than ever before for families affected by dementia.

About the charity

Dementia UK

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RCN 1039404
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Our nurses, called Admiral Nurses – who we continually support and develop – provide life-changing care for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,610.85
+ £212.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,610.85
Offline donations
£0.00

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