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Press Coverage
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FORMER information technology high flier Jamie Graham is preparing for a gruelling 22-mile row down the Thames to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. The 62-year-old from Dauntsey, who was diagnosed with the condition two years ago, has rounded up a crew of fellow veteran oarsmen and will start heading downstream from Henley to Eton on Wednesday 1 June. |
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Although he has had to give up driving and can no longer use a computer, read or write, he is still phenomenally fit according to his wife Vicki. Jamie said: "I’ve been a keen oarsman since my school days and, thankfully, it’s an activity I can still take part in and use positively to raise much needed money for dementia research. |
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"Since my diagnosis I’ve been saddened to find that investment into this dreadful disease has been woefully neglected and I want to help the Alzheimer’s Research UK in its efforts to fund more research projects." |
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He was 58 and working punishing hours in London in 2003 when he first began to suffer what the family thought was stress. He eventually lost his job, but it was two years after that before they finally knew what was wrong. An initial MRI scan showed nothing, but finally, a second scan in London, revealed signs of the condition. |
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"It was very scary for Jamie," said Vicki. "I grieved because I realised that the person I had known for 38 years was going to go. Some days are good. Some days are not so good. But he is terribly excited by this rowing venture." |
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Dr Sastre (right) receiving last year's donations |
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Miranda Mays, Community Fundraising Manager for Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: "This is an amazing effort and we can’t thank Jamie enough for his determination to help us beat dementia. Over 5,500 people in Wiltshire live with the daily reality of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and funding for research is desperately needed.” |
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The money raised will be used to find treatment, cures and ways of prevention and has already helped to fund Dr Magdalena Sastre's research at Imperial College London. To sponsor Jamie log on to his page at CharityGiving or click here, if you prefer to give regularly by Standing Order or to send a Cheque. |
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by Tina Robins, Wilts & Glos Standard
Charity Registration No: 1077089
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