My Story

On Friday 7th July we sadly lost my wonderful Grandad Grapes after his short, but very first stay in hospital following a fall at home. He was an incredible 93 years old! 

In 2014 Grandad, otherwise known as Charlie to family and friends, was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration which robbed him of his independence he had always been so fiercly proud of. This stopped him attending football games at his beloved AFC Wimbledon and doing the day-to-day things we take for granted like going to the shops or going for a walk.

Sadly, there is currently no cure for MD but with the support from Blind Veterans my Grandad was receiving weekly calls from the charity to help him feel less isolated and alone. Grandad served in the army under National Service as a cook, being shipped out to fight in the Korean war. He was called back in July 1953 when the Armistace was signed. Ever the joker he always said he killed more British troops than the enemy with his cooking.

It only feels right for me to give something back to this wonderful charity to help another veteran in need.

I have wanted to run the London Marathon for a long time and with turning 30 next year and my Grandad's passing I thought this was the kick I needed to grab the bull by the horns so here it goes....

Thank you so much for any support you can give in memory of Charlie, I am SO very grateful

Atlanta