Both Alzheimers and Dementia have directly impacted my family as my Grandfather, Russell, unfortunately suffers from it. Not only do you see the fun, loving Grandad you grew up with fade away, but the disease sucks the life of those around it. So as much as I am doing this for him, I am also doing it for my Nan, his carer, his rock. She has been incredible. In September 2019 they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary which is a huge achievement, but Nan was quick to say that this wasn't the man she married. He is completely different and it's heartbreaking to hear.

In December 2019 Grandad was admitted to a care home, so I wanted to do something big. I want to celebrate him, my Nan, their marriage and do my bit to raise money in hope of a breakthrough in research! It's a big challenge, I'll admit, but I'm hoping that publicising it and documenting it (Facebook: 5k.a.day Instagram/Twitter: @5kaday_) will force me to run, walk or more realistically, crawl 5k every day for the whole of 2020. So please donate some money, or send a lucozade or two, or just simply cheer me on, as this is going to be an experience!

Thank you in advance,

Ellie

#runforrussell

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