CONISTON TO KESWICK MOUNTAIN MARATHON

CONISTON TO KESWICK MOUNTAIN MARATHON

 

ONE DAY WALK IN AID OF RAISING ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS

 

TO BE UNDERTAKEN BETWEEN THE 27TH OF JUNE AND THE 17TH OF JULY 2016

ACCORDING TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

 

TOTAL ASCENT 9327 ft (2843 m) - TOTAL DISTANCE 28 miles (45 km)

 

 

This navigational challenge is being undertaken by Sion Jair, an Alzheimer sufferer for some years, and his partner Wendy Kolbe. Sion and Wendy are in their 60s, Sion is in his mid to late 60s, he is physically very fit and he climbs mountains almost every day which has helped to delay the effects of the illness. One of the main symptoms that Sion suffers from is difficulties in directational and spacial awareness, especially in unfamiliar places, so this marathon can be particularly challenging.

 

The purpose of this marathon is to show how people diagnosed with Alzheimer don’t have to worry unnecessarily that their life is over. With physical and mental efforts the effects of the illness can be delayed considerably in some cases. We want to help people diagnosed with this disease to become aware that there is still a lot that they can do to enjoy life. The most serious aspects can be delayed, “The physical activity helps me think more clearly and be more mentally aware. Mental agility follows the physical activity, it’s only when I stop the physical activity for any length of time that I begin to suffer more acutely with the memory and mental aspects of the disease” says Sion.

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We are fundraising for two charities that are very close to our hearts and that we have personally benefited from: The Alzheimer's Society and Mountain Rescue England and Wales. We are now set up with two fundraising pages, and we hope that people will show their support for us by donating whatever they can to either one or the other (or to both!).

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To Donate to:

Alzheimer's Society 

Mountain Rescue 

Please CLICK on these logos ~

 

 

 

 

 

If you would prefer to send a cheque, please send them to the following addresses:

 

Please write C2K at the back of the cheque for reference

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Below is a map of the route with the main mountains marked. This route takes in Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.

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