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Title: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: Wizzo on April 05, 2010, 05:32:06 PM

My Father-in-law suffers from Alzheimers which we all know is a terrible disease that is becoming increasingly common. To help raise money for the Alzheimers Society my Brother-in-law (Gary) is running the London Marathon this year and he is trying to raise as much money as possible.

I do not expect members to donate because this is my site, Alzheimers touches so many people these days and if you have ever been affected by it then I'm sure you will understand why I have posted this here. I'm simply trying to help by spreading the word.

http://www.justgiving.com/gary-rowlatt (http://www.justgiving.com/gary-rowlatt)

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: Scott on April 05, 2010, 06:11:14 PM

It's a horrible disease.  My Dad died in late 2008 from it.  We were very lucky that he had the 'happy' kind (as opposed to the angry kind, which one of his neighbours had).  He thought the hospital and his nursing home were hotels, with excellent service.   :D

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: david1275 on April 05, 2010, 08:42:18 PM

Great cause Wizzo, no problem sparing a few quid.

I used to do Marathons all the time, then they changed them to Snickers.  :DD

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: Wizzo on April 06, 2010, 08:32:02 PM

Thanks very much Dave, your donation is truly appreciated by both me and the family.  :good: :good:

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: John S on April 07, 2010, 01:19:00 PM

Good lad Gary, :good: good cause too. Glad to help.

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: Wizzo on April 07, 2010, 02:51:53 PM

Top man John, thank you very much for your generosity.  :good:  :good:

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: Wizzo on April 08, 2010, 08:32:13 PM

A BIG thanks for the donation Dare  :good:

You guys really are something special.  :yahoo:

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: David on April 26, 2010, 08:07:31 PM

Well Wiz, how did Gary get on??

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: Wizzo on April 26, 2010, 11:44:32 PM

He didn't bother doing it!  :DD

Only kidding guys, Gary managed the full marathon in 4hrs 30min which he was most disappointed with.  :fool:

I must admit I watched a lot of the marathon this year and found it quite inspiring. Who fancies running next year dressed as a wizard?  :DntKnw:

Thanks for everyones support.  :good:

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: David on April 27, 2010, 06:35:45 PM

I notice that you got 'inspiring' mixed up with 'tiring' again.  :DD

I would love to run a marathon but it take a good few years training.

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: Dare on April 28, 2010, 12:38:32 AM

4 hours 30 minutes seems like a good time to me

Title: Re: London Marathon Raising Money for Alzheimers Society
Post by: gato on April 29, 2010, 05:35:37 PM

The London marathon was at eurosport but I missed it :( My dad has memory disease too, it is almost like alzheimer but in another name. he has suffered it long time and he still recognizes me but later will come the day when he doesn't recognize me anymore or other family members. Hopefully medical science invents something against this awful disease. It is said that it is also disease for the closest relations because they must take care about the memory patient whole day, also by night and it takes lots of power.