My bicycle trip across the United States, as well as being in memory of my wife Aileen, has been an ambition of mine for many years and will hopefully help raise much need financial support for ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND.
The 4500 mile adventure, takes in 10 States and with some luck my 59 year old legs and lungs will take me the full distance. I am travelling alone and will be camping where possible. The trip is totally self financed with all donations going to ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND.
I fly into Seattle before cycling out to the Pacific coast at Cape Flattery which will be the official start. I return to Seattle, then climb up into the Rocky Mountains and follow the high passes southwards, taking in Yellowstone National Park. On reaching Colorado Springs I turn east and head over to the Atlantic somewhere in Virginia. Scotland Ferry appears an appropriate location. The trip ends in Washington and my flight home. Hopefully I'll have enough time to visit very good friends in Kentucky.
My chosen good cause, ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND, which is Scotland's leading dementia charity:
+provides practical services for people with dementia and their carers;
+publishes information about dementia in print, on tape and at http://www.alzscot.org/
+operates a freephone Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 open 24/7 for information and emotional support
+campaigns on behalf of people with dementia and their carers, locally, at the Scottish Parliament and Westminster.
In particular, I hope to raise the profile of the excellent work done for younger people and those approaching early middle age who are diagnosed with dementia of one form or another. This includes providing practical, social and emotional support, in the form of clubs, day care, drop in cafes, holiday breaks and one-to-one home support/care at home. The aim is to provide assistance not only to people with dementia but also their carers.
Aileen and I first became aware of the Early Onset Support Service operated by ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND in early 1999 and within a few weeks we were allocated a home support worker, allowing me a few hours respite on a weekly basis. We also attended a few, week long respite breaks, run by ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND at the village of Strathyre. In 2003 I was able to take on the role of home support worker on a very limited part-time basis and this increased in 2005 when Aileen lost the struggle.
The function of a home support worker, in addition to personal care, includes helping the person concerned carry out everyday tasks which the majority of us probably take for granted. For example, I take people swimming, bowling, countryside walking, to the cinema, to play snooker, shopping, or simply help them carry out tasks in the house and garden. Another main aim is to allow the person's carer a few hours to themself.
I hope you will agree that ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND is a most worthwhile charity/organisation, providing vital support to people and their carers living with dementia. I would also ask you to consider making a donation, no matter how small to this excellent good cause. Every pound counts and I promise will be put to very good use.
Donations can be made at http://www.justgiving.com/andrewkdickson
Thank you and take care.
The 4500 mile adventure, takes in 10 States and with some luck my 59 year old legs and lungs will take me the full distance. I am travelling alone and will be camping where possible. The trip is totally self financed with all donations going to ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND.
I fly into Seattle before cycling out to the Pacific coast at Cape Flattery which will be the official start. I return to Seattle, then climb up into the Rocky Mountains and follow the high passes southwards, taking in Yellowstone National Park. On reaching Colorado Springs I turn east and head over to the Atlantic somewhere in Virginia. Scotland Ferry appears an appropriate location. The trip ends in Washington and my flight home. Hopefully I'll have enough time to visit very good friends in Kentucky.
My chosen good cause, ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND, which is Scotland's leading dementia charity:
+provides practical services for people with dementia and their carers;
+publishes information about dementia in print, on tape and at http://www.alzscot.org/
+operates a freephone Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 open 24/7 for information and emotional support
+campaigns on behalf of people with dementia and their carers, locally, at the Scottish Parliament and Westminster.
In particular, I hope to raise the profile of the excellent work done for younger people and those approaching early middle age who are diagnosed with dementia of one form or another. This includes providing practical, social and emotional support, in the form of clubs, day care, drop in cafes, holiday breaks and one-to-one home support/care at home. The aim is to provide assistance not only to people with dementia but also their carers.
Aileen and I first became aware of the Early Onset Support Service operated by ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND in early 1999 and within a few weeks we were allocated a home support worker, allowing me a few hours respite on a weekly basis. We also attended a few, week long respite breaks, run by ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND at the village of Strathyre. In 2003 I was able to take on the role of home support worker on a very limited part-time basis and this increased in 2005 when Aileen lost the struggle.
The function of a home support worker, in addition to personal care, includes helping the person concerned carry out everyday tasks which the majority of us probably take for granted. For example, I take people swimming, bowling, countryside walking, to the cinema, to play snooker, shopping, or simply help them carry out tasks in the house and garden. Another main aim is to allow the person's carer a few hours to themself.
I hope you will agree that ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND is a most worthwhile charity/organisation, providing vital support to people and their carers living with dementia. I would also ask you to consider making a donation, no matter how small to this excellent good cause. Every pound counts and I promise will be put to very good use.
Donations can be made at http://www.justgiving.com/andrewkdickson
Thank you and take care.
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