East Barnet man jets 7,000 miles for dementia charities
Lee Robinson raised over £20,000 for Alzheimer's Society and MS Society in memory of family and friends.
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East Barnet resident Lee Robinson has completed a 7,000-mile jet ski journey around the UK coastline. The extensive voyage was undertaken to raise funds for two charities: the Alzheimer's Society and the MS Society. In total, the fundraising effort generated more than £20,000.
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Robinson's fundraising was deeply personal. He completed the jet ski challenge in memory of his mother, Phyllis, who died following a long illness with dementia. He also rode in honour of his father-in-law, Jim Embleton, a former yacht master who now lives with dementia. Robinson also raised an equal amount for the MS Society, dedicating this part of the effort to his friend John Duncan, who lives with multiple sclerosis.
Robinson, managing director at Atlantic Cleaning Services Ltd, based in Enfield Island Village, stated that dementia affects a significant number of people. He expressed the importance of supporting the Alzheimer's Society, which he said provides help and hope to those impacted by the condition. He also noted that both dementia and MS change lives, families, and futures, and thanked donors for their contributions towards research, care, and hope.
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Seema Pirbhai, the Alzheimer's Society's community fundraiser for North London, expressed gratitude for Robinson's support. She highlighted that every hour given to fundraising, every event, and every pound donated makes a significant difference to people living with dementia. Pirbhai stated that the Alzheimer's Society provides essential support, funds research, and campaigns for dementia to be a higher priority. She noted that with around a million people living with dementia in the UK, continued support from fundraisers like Robinson is vital to reach everyone in need.
Donations can still be made to Lee Robinson's fundraising page.
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+How far did Lee Robinson travel on his jet ski?
Lee Robinson completed a jet ski journey of over 7,000 miles around the UK coastline. This extensive voyage was undertaken as a fundraising challenge for charity.
+How much money was raised by Lee Robinson's jet ski journey?
The fundraising effort undertaken by Lee Robinson raised more than £20,000 in total. These funds were split between the Alzheimer's Society and the MS Society.
+Why did Lee Robinson undertake this fundraising challenge?
Robinson undertook the challenge in memory of his mother, Phyllis, who died from dementia, and for his father-in-law, Jim, who is living with dementia. He also raised funds for the MS Society in honour of his friend John Duncan.
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