{"id":7858,"date":"2014-04-08T11:21:33","date_gmt":"2014-04-08T11:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2014\/04\/08\/manjinders-running-london-for-nan\/"},"modified":"2016-01-07T14:38:17","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T14:38:17","slug":"manjinders-running-london-for-nan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2014\/04\/08\/manjinders-running-london-for-nan\/","title":{"rendered":"Manjinder\u2019s Running London for Nan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Manjinder Raiyat, a sufferer of asthma, has decided to run this year\u2019s London Marathon in memory of her late grandmother. Speaking to The Asian Today she explained why she had taken such a brave decision. <\/em><\/div>\n

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\u201cI have never run a marathon and this year I am taking part in the London Marathon in honour of my beautiful nan – A strong, courageous, selfless and passionate woman.\u00a0In the process I am hoping to raise much needed awareness and funds for two worthy charities, Mind \u2018For a better mental health\u2019 and The Alzheimer\u2019s Society \u2018Leading the fight against dementia\u2019 <\/div>\n

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\u201cMy nan was blessed with 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren before she gave up her fight with Alzheimer\u2019s and left us.\u00a0\u00a0 To all the grandchildren she was superwoman and a second mum, affectionately we all called her mumma \u2013 No one called her nan.\u00a0She brought joy to all those around her, always there to lend a hand, the life and soul of every occasion – It was her amazing presence and grace which everyone fell in love with!”<\/div>\n

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\u201cMumma startd to \u2018forget\u2019 she couldn\u2019t remember where she put her glasses, and then she forgot where she put her purse.\u00a0We all thought it was nothing (old age in fact like most people would) and dismissed it.\u00a0Mumma started to forget more and more.\u00a0We all tried to help her in our own way but I think we missed all the signs or didn\u2019t want to accept that she could be suffering from dementia.\u00a0It\u2019s not something you want to hear and you never think that it could happen to a loved one.”<\/div>\n

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\u201cEventually a diagnosis confirmed that she was suffering from Alzheimer\u2019s \u2013 What is this?? Everyone was confused and denied this could be happening.\u00a0It was with great reluctance we acknowledged that this beautiful, strong woman had a condition which will deteriorate over time and this time it was something we could not control \u2013 We felt helpless.\u00a0This was hard, we were unprepared and unaware.\u201d<\/div>\n

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\u201cI think the work of Mind and the Alzheimer\u2019s society is unprecedented \u2013 Mind is there for you every step of the way and will provide invaluable support and guidance to anyone suffering from stress, depression or a type of mental illness.\u00a0The Alzheimer\u2019s Society is leading the way in how we care for those suffering with dementia and carry out vital research to find treatments and cures.\u00a0It is comforting to know that both charities aim to provide support, care, help, guidance and information when needed most.\u00a0Sometimes it\u2019s just the simplest things like, somewhere to turn to, a shoulder to cry on, a hug or to know that someone is there who understands.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 <\/div>\n

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\u201cRaising awareness is also paramount, especially as most do not believe a loved can be suffering from a type of mental illness or could even be affected by dementia and simply put it down to stress or old age.\u00a0Had we been more aware about Alzheimer\u2019s or even understood the signs, perhaps we could have identified the symptoms and sought treatment earlier.\u00a0Both charities put an enormous amount of effort into raising awareness and I hope that I can also do this within our communities during fund raising so that they are better informed.\u201d <\/div>\n

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\u201cWhen mumma was diagnosed I would constantly look through newspapers to see if there were new treatments available or research into new drugs which could help people.\u00a0Research gives us hope and it\u2019s this hope which allows us to believe that there is a better future for our loved ones, as one day there may just be that breakthrough treatment which will make the life of your loved one better.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 <\/div>\n

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\u201cFor me, running the marathon is a massive challenge as I only got a place in the middle of February.\u00a0It\u2019s a gruelling 26.2 miles, which is no walk in the park! Nevertheless I accept the challenge and hope that on the day I can do everyone and the charities proud and honour my nans beautiful memory.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 <\/div>\n

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