This autumn, I’ll be cycling all the way from Jersey to Istanbul a journey of around 4,000 km (if I don’t get too lost) to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research UK I have an instagram documenting the journey for those who are interested @jsy_to_istanbul. Every mile I pedal is dedicated to those living with Alzheimer’s and their families who face this condition every single day.   

Alzheimer’s is more than just memory loss it takes away independence, relationships, and dignity. Like so many others, I’ve seen how it affects families, my grandmother passed away earlier this year, and suffered with this illness, seeing her so confused was awful, we were very lucky and I will forever be grateful that she didn’t forget us. My grandad also suffers from this condition and to watch his brain gradually deteriorate has been hard on the whole family, the confusion gets worse day by day and all we can do is watch on. I want to contribute in a meaningful way by challenging myself on this journey while helping fund the science that can bring hope for better treatments and hopefully, one day, a cure.