RDS Fund Newsletter November 2017
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Santa Run
Feeling fit and festive? Join thousands of fellow Santas running in the beautiful setting of Victoria Park, east London on 3 December 2017. Keep trim for Christmas by joining this fun run –– or you could always just walk it, choosing between either a 5 or 10k distance. If you would like to join in the yuletide cheer please inform Alexis, our new fundraising officer, that you are taking part to raise funds for Rare Dementia Support.
Target £100
Free Santa costume, carol singers and Christmas-themed characters
Free mini Santa run before the main event for all children under 8
Rare Dementia Support this Christmas
Two vintage Christmas card designs are being sold to raid funds for RDS –– 'Decorating the Tree' and 'Holly Gathering'.
Rare Dementia Support stars handmade in purple glass by artist Sue King make beautiful Christmas decorations to hang on the tree or on festive windows.
Sepp the Seahorse and baby make a wonderful Christmas present for any families expecting a new arrival in 2018. These are beautifully crafted by one of our regional coordinators and make superb heirloom toys.
Dick Lingham's notelets are great presents or stocking fillers. Following his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) Dick has found his creative outlet in painting and now attends a weekly art group. He has been experimenting and developing his individual technique for many years using a variety of materials.
Special thanks to...
Mark Bentley, Jo Smith and Professor Jonathan Schott ran the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon on 8 October in London's Hyde Park. They have raised over £4,400 between them so a huge congratulations and thank you is due to them!
Calling all brainboxes
On 18 November 2017 at 8pm, Susie Shaw is organising the fourth annual Simultaneous Global Virtual Quiz. Last year she raised over £2,900 with this event and is looking forward to smashing her 2016 target!
Why not plan a get-together at home and have fun fundraising while flexing your brainpower! Just answer the online questions and make a donation to RDS for every answer you get right.
Dust off your pins!
Why not put all that all that Bake Off knowledge to good use by holding a cake and biscuit sale this Christmas to raise funds for RDS. Whether your taste is tea and cupcakes or mulled wine and gingerbread, you can always ask your local cake shop or supermarket for donations to supplement the homemade goodies.
Here is a recipe to inspire you or you can download the fundraising pack below.
For more events, personal stories and how you can get involved, please visit
nationalbrainappeal.org, or follow us @brainappeal and on Facebook at fb/TheNationalBrainAppeal
Theresa, Marcelle, Cara, Leigh, Brooke, Alexis,Tina, Jane, Abby and Eva
