Dementia is a cruel condition. It took my dad and Alzheimers has just taken my nan. Watching loved ones fade away before your eyes, becoming a shell of their former selves is so hard.

I have never been a runner, infact I've only ever been good at running a bath, but facing this challenge is nothing compared to the challenge dementia patients face day after day. I want to raise as much as I can to help support others and their families who are dealing with this wicked illness.

I'm supporting Dementia UK the specialist dementia nurse charity. Dementia is a huge and growing health crisis. Almost all of us will know someone with dementia whether its a family member or a friend.There is no cure for dementia. But there is care. And care can change lives.Thats why Dementia UK is here. Our nurses, called Admiral Nurses, who we continually support and develop, provide life-changing care for families affected by all forms of dementia including Alzheimers disease.For families affected by dementia, they can be a lifeline.When you support our charity, youre helping us grow the number of specialist dementia nurses. With your help, no one will have to face dementia alone.