I'm 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.
In November 2023, my dad was diagnosed with mixed dementia.
This means he’s living with more than one type of dementia, in his case, both vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Vascular dementia is something we, heartbreakingly, already know too well - it’s the illness that took my Grandma in 2020. To now see my dad facing the same journey is devastating.
Vascular dementia is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, often after a stroke, and affects memory, thinking, and reasoning.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that slowly impacts memory, speech, behaviour, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
Since his diagnosis, Dad has been supported by his local GP, hospital teams, and Alzheimer’s charities, all of whom have been a lifeline in what has been a confusing and emotional time. As a family, we know the road ahead won’t be easy. We’ll need more support, more guidance, and more care and charities like Alzheimer’s UK will be there every step of the way.
1 in 2 of us will develop some form of dementia, and right now, there is no cure. Alzheimer’s UK will use the money raised to keep fighting for a cure.
Watching my dad change day by day because of this illness is heartbreaking. Dementia is a cruel disease. It takes the person you knew and loved and reshapes them into someone new and somehow, you grieve and love at the same time.
I’m raising funds to give something back to help ensure more families like mine have access to the help they desperately need. Your donation, however big or small, means the world. Together, we can support those living with dementia today and hope for a future where a diagnosis doesn’t come without options.
Thank you so much for reading and for your support.
So far, Heather has helped fund 22 hours of essential lab time for our amazing scientists.
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Amount Raised (£250)
You've raised enough to fund a genetic test to help identify genes early
Thank you to my Sponsors
£75
Mum
£50
John And Janice Cavanagh
Well done Heather for raising money for a great cause! Xxx
£50
Greg
Cheering you on every step of the way, a brilliant cause to give back to xx
£50
Auntie Lynda, Uncle Mark, Abby & Callum Xxxx
So proud of you doing this Heather. Grandma will be up there cheering you on. Lots of love from us all ❤️❤️❤️❤️ xxxx
£50
Johnny Cavanagh
Proud of you!
£40
Lisa & Andrew
A great cause Heather. So proud of you for taking on this challenge and raising awareness. All our love, Andrew & Lisa ❤️
£30
Susie Thomson
Great cause. Well done. Lots of love Mummy Susie and Ian xxxxx
£30
Cuba
So proud of you aunty Heather. Love you lots, cubes and bump x
£25
Kirsty Mcguinness
So sorry Heather. Thinking of you all xxx
£20
Ashley Mcfarnon
Great Cause! Well Done Heather!
£20
Stephen Baigan
£20
Linda O'donnell
Good luck Heather!!
£20
Blake
Well done and good luck x
£20
Leone
Well done! Sending love to you and the family 💛
£20
Catherine Mccartney
Such a good cause Heather xx
£20
Jimbo
£20
Tracy Mckenzie
Good luck Heather, such a great cause. Lots of love, The McKenzie's xxx
£20
Ashley, Dean & Blakey Boy X
Well done Heather ❤️ So brave sharing your story to raise awareness and help others. I love all the photos of your dad with Sophia, precious memories you’ll treasure forever. Good luck with your fundraising! Proud of you my girl 😘 xxx
£20
Nikki
Proud of you ❤️
£20
Karen Leslie
Good luck heather :) From the Leslie’s
£20
Yas Ozkan
Well done Hev❤️❤️ so proud of my Scottish princess xxx
£20
Jamie
Good luck📣📣🗣️🗣️(don’t know why I donated 2 pound)
£20
Eileen
Amazing! Xx
£18
Anonymous
£15
Ryan F
Walking for a great cause, all the best to you and the family xx
£10
Kathryn & Paul
Good luck, you will smash it. Great cause which is very close to our hearts & so is your Dad! Love you lots, from the Willis’ xxxxx
£10
Caron Forrest
£10
Helen Kj
Great cause - well done for taking up the challenge
£10
Jill Hunter
£10
Lynne & Dave
Such a tough thing to go through. Good luck with your fundraising and the walk 🧡 xx
£10
Sean Lyon
£10
Helen Kj
Amazing fund raising for such a good case. Well done. X
£5
Claire Mcewan
£2
Jamie
Good luck 📣📣 🗣️🗣️
Great cause. Proud of you for doing this Heather.