Darragh O'Brien

26 Miles For Michael

Fundraising for Alzheimer's Research UK
£327
raised of £1,300 target
Event: Paris Marathon 2025, on 13 April 2025 Start fundraising for this event
Experience running through the ‘city of love’ to help stand with us for a cure for dementia.

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I'm proud to be joining #TeamARUK in the 2025 Paris Marathon!

My father Michael suffered from vascular dementia and sadly passed away with the condition over Christmas 2023.

Earlier this year I ran the London Landmarks Half-Marathon and managed to raise £2000 for dementia research. I now want to go one step further and do a full marathon. I have therefore signed up to do the Paris Marathon in Spring 2025.

I'm aiming to raise £50 for every mile I run, and need your help to do it! I'm also running in Paris with my colleague and dementia researcher Tika Malla. Please support our team "CMD For A Cure!" so that we can raise as much money as we can for ARUK!

By supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK and our fundraising, you’re helping to fund the life-changing research that will lead us to better treatments, and ultimately, a cure for dementia. Even the smallest donation can make a difference. Watch and share the new film from ARUK: https://bit.ly/ARUKForACure

Thanks for your support and see you at the starting line in April!

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About the campaign

Experience running through the ‘city of love’ to help stand with us for a cure for dementia.

About the charity

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. We’re striving for a cure, by revolutionising the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia.

Donation summary

Total raised
£326.42
+ £46.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£326.42
Offline donations
£0.00

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