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Dementia-Fighting Brothers Share 'Mind-Blowing' Irish Support
12 May
Summary
- Brothers Jordan and Cian Adams run a marathon daily across Ireland.
- They have raised over £1.2m for dementia charities.
- Support from schools and communities has been overwhelming.
Brothers Jordan and Cian Adams, known as the FTD Brothers, are undertaking an ambitious challenge to run a marathon each day for a month across Ireland. Their mission is to raise funds and awareness for frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a condition that has deeply impacted their family.
Both brothers have inherited the gene responsible for FTD, which claimed their mother Geraldine at age 52 and 12 other Irish relatives. They have already raised over £1.2 million for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and their FTD Brothers Foundation. The brothers are at risk of developing dementia in their 40s.
The support they have received across Ireland has been described as "mind-blowing." Thousands of people, including schoolchildren and care home residents, have turned out daily to cheer them on, often waiting for them to finish their runs before they depart. This overwhelming response has led the brothers to dedicate time to connect with those affected by dementia.
Their efforts have gained national recognition, including a letter of praise from The Prince of Wales on day 14 of their challenge. The marathon concludes in Dublin on May 28th. The brothers aim to make those touched by dementia feel less alone.
