The Palmer Family

Walk for a Cure - Poole

We’re taking part in Walk For A Cure

I'm taking part in Walk For A Cure because I want to help end the devastation of dementia.

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity, dedicated to finding a cure.

Research is our only chance of stopping dementia in its tracks and offering hope to the many families like ours who are affected. 

Your donation will fuel cutting-edge research that could uncover new life-changing treatments, bringing us closer to a cure. 

We want to raise as many donations as possible to help find a cure particularly for young onset dementia. You are probably aware that George was diagnosed with young onset Lewy body dementia just 2.5 years ago and his dementia has progressed very quickly changing all of our lives.

Thank you for your support. 

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So far, Catherine has helped fund 47 hours of essential lab time for our amazing scientists.

My Achievements

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Amount Raised (£250)
You've raised enough to fund a genetic test to help identify genes early

My Updates

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Friday 13th Jun
Hi
We've decided to 'Walk for a Cure' as George, my husband and Dad to Matthew has young onset dementia which has totally changed our lives. George's dementia has progressed very rapidly which has been distressing for all of us and we would love to contribute in a small way to help ensure that other families don't have to go through what we are.
We'll be walking with hope that the team at Alzheimer's research UK with the funds raised can make significant progress towards care, treatment and prevention of dementia for the future!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£100

John Pattison

£100

Juanita Nittla

Thinking of you and your family .

£100

Community Of St Mary At The Cross

Well done Catherine. God bless.

£93

Joseph Jones

£80

Clare Campbell

£50

Anonymous

Well done all of you. X

£50

Ian Pankhurst

£50

Elaine Browning

£50

Janice

£36

Molly Parsons

Good Luck Love Molly

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Austin Maple

£36

James Robertson

Go for it Catherine - well done!

£36

Estelle

Dear Catherine, I am sorry to hear about George diagnosis Sending you lots of strength and all my love Estelle

£36

Olufunke Kehinde

Praying for God's blessings healing and grace on your family Amen

£36

Bert And Beth Garello

Hope this helps make a difference for such a great cause. Thanks for raising awareness.

£36

Paul Schimmel

£36

Natalie Margulies

Hope the walk went well you and Matthew are doing an amazing thing for such an important cause . You are a wonderful wife and mum who is doing an amazing thing look after George.xx and raising funds for others xx

£36

Davina Polcaro

Thinking of you all x

£30

Petrice And Family

Sending love

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Anonymous

£25

Lydia Scott

£25

Denise Cooper

Well done Catherine - you will easily reach your target Dx

£25

Anonymous

Dear Catherine, Wishing you God's strength and courage on this journey. 🙏 Tinu

£25

Pitts-crick

£20

Tina

£20

Hannah Brown (spreckley)

Sorry to read this Ruth, but well done for raising awareness and funds. Good luck with the walk and hope George gets good care and treatment x

£20

Heidi Rhodes

Well done Ruth, we’ll be by your side on the walk xx

£20

Anne Smith

Thinking of you all on this journey no one chooses to take xx

£20

Hayley Curtis

Good luck Palmer family - from the Curtis family!

£20

Jennifer Mcguigan

£20

Vicky Cox

Well done to you all…. xx

£20

Catherine Chalkly Maber

All the best to you, from the Chalkly-Maber family

£20

Christine Purnell

We were devastated for you when Duncan told us about George and we're happy to support this cause.

£20

Lorraine Swain

Thinking of you all x

£20

Hannah Spokes

Hi Ruth, I’m very rarely on Facebook but I just logged on to message someone and saw your post. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s illness. My mum has Alzheimer’s and is now in a care home. Such a cruel and difficult disease that brings about so many emotions for everyone. Well done for all the money and awareness you’re raising! Sending lots of love xx

£20

Rosie O'hanlon

An amazing charity. Sending lots of love to you all ❤️❤️

£20

Kate Wyatt

£20

Anonymous

£20

Becky Pykerman

Lots of love to you all x

£20

Michelle Johnston

All the best for your walk Catherine Love Mich, Duncs & Josh xx

£20

Malcolm

£20

Victoria Smyth

Best of luck Catherine, such an amazing cause.

£20

Cornish

Go for it. Love Darren and Marg.

£20

Nicole Jager

Wonderful cause and happy to support ! Well done Catherine and family x

£20

Jenny White

A charity close to both our hearts. Thinking of you and good luck xx

£10

Anonymous

£10

Angelena Hindocha

£10

Mrs Melissa Hay

£10

Louise Grant

£10

Rachel Rusling

We are so proud of you both. Good luck with the walk xx

£10

Suziesue Payne

Heidi shared your story. So sorry your family is going through this. Well done on raising lots of money for this very important cause.

£10

Bex Peters

£10

Florence Boyd

Good luck with the walk!

£10

Ifeoluwa Okome

£5

Ruth44

Good Luck with the walk and sending good wishes xx

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Lorraine G