Alzheimers society & MS society uk

Hi, my name is jayson.

I am trying to raise money for two charities that are very close to my heart. The alzheimer's society and MS society. As some of you may know of my parents illnesses, this year I have decided to run the tougth mudder in may, after recently having hip surgery to raise money for my chosen charity's. This will be a big challenge for me as my body now is not quite what it used to be.

My local pub The Bee has offered to sponsor me with the support of breakspear their brewery giving an extra 25% on all donation raised.

If you are not familiar with the charity's above, and have a spare moment to read, I have put a little something below about me and my families situation and how my chosen charities can help people in the same positions.

Multiple sclerosis

My mum was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) in her 20's which has lead to her being wheelchair bound for the last 12 years.

For those who are wondering what MS is, it's a life long condition that affects the brain and nerves.

My mum worked full time as a social worker, for many years until the chronic disease affected her to much where she was unable to perform normal every tasks, let alone work.

We noticed her disease was getting worse, when her strong willed personality, went quieter, her tellings off softened and her once calm hands started to shake. The disease slowly took over her, now she has to be looked after by carers as she can't do many things her self.

As hard as it is seeing my mum like this, we do try to make light out of a bad situation and we always wind her up by asking silly questions like mum can I have £20,000? She will always reply to any question with a yes, we call her the yes women, it does make her laugh.

With all that said with our situation, there are far less fortunate out there with much less, help and support.

If I can raise money the the MS society charity this will help towards .....

Research: Funding and promoting research into MS and related conditions

Support: Providing emotional support, information, and services to people with MS

Community: Creating a community for people with MS, scientists, campaigners, and volunteers

Campaigning: Advocating for the rights of people with MS

Education: Sharing information about MS, including symptoms, treatments, and accessing care.

Alzheimers

Dementia can devastate people's lives. I know firsthand, as my dad was diagnosed just a little over a year ago. From being such a strong independent gentleman who looked after and cared for others, he now has to reunderstand every day that he is the one who now needs help and looking after.

At present, my dad is still my dad, he remembers me as his son, maybe not my name, but he knows he loves me and that I love him.

It's very hard to understand the frustration and heartbreak unless you have actually experienced this yourself.

I always looked up to him, I wasn't the easiest of children, but he was always their to fix everything, get me out of trouble, help me when I really needed it and just be my dad!

Now, slowly, he's forgetting memories that meant so much to us, like going to watch chelsea play football or going for pie mash and liquor at cooks in London.

Me and my family appreciate every day my dad's still in thier, as we know one day, we will be strangers to him and him to us.

BY 2025 1 million people will be living with dementia in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners,families, and friends are affected.

I have always heard people talk about this disease, but never understood, how bad it can be, and the impact its has on so many people.

My chosen charity, the alzheimers Association, will help people like my dad to have a better life.

They provide help and support to those going through all types of dementia, hope for all families suffering in these hard times, and research that pushes for breakthroughs for the future.

If you could could help, by giving a small donation it will really help so much.

I will leave you with this short poem that helps tell how I feel.

His mind has been robbed by Alzheimers disease, somewhere in there, is my dad.

He lives in a constant state of confusion, somewhere in there, is my dad.

He tries to tell me something but can't remember the words, Somewhere in there is my dad.

He sits quietly and looks puzzled and sad, somewhere in there, is my dad.

He gets mixed up and wonders away, somewhere in there, is my dad.

He asks for his mother, who died long ago, somewhere in there is my dad.

His brain is a twisted, tangled Web, somewhere in there is my dad.

He doesn't member, he ate his lunch, somewhere in there is my dad.

He tells me he loves me and gives me a kiss, ahh there he is, there's my dad.