Hi My name is Maddie and in October 2024 I lost my grandma (Gina) to dementia which she was fighting for over 7 years.

The 7 years were a very hard time for my family and I especially because Gina who was known as Po Po to my family (Grandma in Cantonese), was a massive part of our life. She was such a brave, strong lady who had been through so much and it was so unfair that she had to be taken away from us by this awful disease.

I have never been a runner, but I believe Po Po's spirit lives on and her bravery has encouraged me to run the London Marathon in April 2026. I'm going to raise money as well as awareness for Alzheimers specifically dementia.

Furthermore, I've been in touch with the care home who were so considerate and supportive towards Gina the 7 years she was there. They're called Dean House care home located in East Preston and the care and support they provided for Po Po needs to be recognised! (especially when Po Po first language was Cantonese, they never gave up!)

I've been in contact with the staff of Dean House and have been told that at their latest committee meeting the residents have said they would like a greenhouse. To give back to all they have done, I would like to raise money not just to emphasise how dementia can affect everyone and its so unfortunate how there is no cure, but to appreciate everything Dean House had done for Po Po.

This fund me page is to raise money for Dean House care home! It would mean so much to me if you were able to help me give back to the care home who did so much for my family and I!

Here’s to Po Po and thank you for everyone’s help and support!