Saturday, 27th September was a wonderful, sunny, and fresh day at Hyde Park for a 5 and 10K run, setting the perfect scene for our Run for Charity event. The aim was to raise funds for Dementia Carers Respite, a charity that raises fund to give respite to dementia family carers who are often mentally and physically exhausted, desperate for a break to recharge their batteries.
We were really delighted to see such enthusiastic participation and support from a group of wonderful people. What was really nice as well is some made it into a family day out in London and stayed on for lunch with families or visited friends.
Chiltern & Shelburne Hospital Support
The event was fully supported by Chiltern and Shelburne Hospitals. Their remarkable staff generously gave up their day, with many undertaking dedicated training to prepare for the run. Everyone arrived bright and early, motivated and ready to give their all—an effort that truly shone throughout the day.
Generous Contributions
Runners and supporters proudly wore T-shirts kindly donated by Air Fresh Limited, based in London. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Lee, Frankie, and Mark Craze for their generous gift of 1,000 T-shirts, which will be invaluable for future events as well.
Gratitude to Key Participants
Of course, the heart of the event was the runners and coordinators, whose commitment and hard work made the day possible. We offer sincere thanks to Chiltern & Shelburne Hospitals for encouraging their staff to volunteer and help us organise and raise funds for Dementia Family Carers. A special mention must go to Yin, a longstanding and enthusiastic supporter of our charity, who always goes above and beyond with a smile. Excitingly, Yin is already looking forward to next year's event!
Thanks to the Dementia Carers Respite Team
We are also deeply grateful to everyone within the Dementia Carers Respite team, whose dedication and effort made this event a reality.
Event Highlights and Fundraising Success
Trustee Tim Garnham and I were present for the entire event, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. As of this morning, we have received £895 in donations, and the total is still rising. Well done to everyone involved—let’s aim to reach £1,000!
Walid Marzouk
