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Say it with a Smile
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
£4,695
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Aim
In honour of Beryl and Norman Cook, we’re taking on endurance challenges to raise money for people living with dementia.
This year, Andy and Luke have been taking on some serious endurance challenges to raise money for Say it with a Smile, a cause that is incredibly close to their hearts.
In June, they completed Chase the Sun, cycling more than 200 miles from the Thames Estuary to Weston-super-Mare in a single day. After 12 hours and 44 minutes in the saddle, they successfully reached the finish line, completing an enormous physical and mental challenge.
With Chase the Sun completed, the focus now turns to Andy’s next challenge: Ironman Wales.
Taking place in Tenby in September, the event consists of a 2.4-mile sea swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a full 26.2-mile marathon. Widely regarded as one of the toughest Ironman courses in the world, it will be the biggest endurance challenge Andy has ever taken on.
Completing these challenges has required months of early mornings, long training sessions and a huge personal commitment, all in support of a charity that made an enormous difference to Andy’s family.
Andy chose to support Say it with a Smile after losing both of his grandparents earlier this year. During that time, he saw first-hand the impact the charity has on people living with dementia and their families.
“Say it with a Smile became a huge part of both of my grandparents’ lives. Every time I spoke to them, they’d be telling me about another activity, trip or dance they’d been to. Most of the time, they couldn’t even remember everything they’d been up to, which I like to think was because they were so busy enjoying themselves.
What really stood out to me was the community around the charity. The support, understanding and connection they provide to people going through similar experiences with loved ones is incredible. During a really difficult time for our family, it made a massive difference to all of us.”
Andy Sturgess
At Say it with a Smile, we support people not only through practical help, but also through something just as important: connection, community and moments of genuine joy. Our aim is to help people feel less alone during what can be an incredibly difficult time.
We are a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Our work includes:
- Training courses on understanding dementia, delivered by medical and social care specialists
- A varied monthly calendar of social events, support groups and organised trips
- Ongoing support across Watford, Abbots Langley, St Albans, Tring and Ivinghoe
In just four years, we’ve supported more than 400 people affected by dementia. We are based at the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire’s Charity Hub at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, with a mission to bring smiles and support in equal measure.
Andy and Luke are incredibly grateful for all the support they have received so far. With Ironman Wales still to come, every donation will provide even more motivation to reach that final finish line.
Most importantly, every donation helps Say it with a Smile continue its work and reach more families who need its support.
For more information:
www.sayitwithasmile.org.uk
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Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made