I've decided to brave the 54 miles again and cycle from London to Brighton in memory of my Dad. He died of vascular dementia in 2019. Current research is highlighting the importance of keeping your heart healthy in order to avoid this devastating disease. The adverts about saying goodbye everytime another piece of your loved one disappears are true. My Dad had a mini stroke in early 2018 whilst on holiday. When he got home he then had a full stroke. When I went to the hospital to see him, he was a shell of the man I knew. He was confused and scared. My Daddy to me was the bravest man and not scared of anything, and here he was looking like a deer in headlights. He quickly deteriorated and within 3 months had to go into a home. He'd stabilise for a bit and then he'd fall off another cliff. He used to think I was my Mum despite the fact they were no longer together and he would think my daughter was me. He was very concerned at the end about how I would cope (thinking I was 3). Having to go along with their fantasies is exhausting and it can change in an instant. He died peacefully but the disease ravaged his body and he weighed less than 7 stone when he died (at his heaviest he was closer to 16)! This disease is cruel and if I can help raise some money to help fund research to slow or stop it, then we're one step closer to beating it. Please give what you can. I know things are tough but every little bit will help. Thank you.