Men likely to get dementia raise £250,000

Two brothers who face developing a rare form of dementia because of a family gene have raised £250,000 for research into the condition.

A total of 11 family members of Jordan and Cian Adams have died from frontotemporal dementia (FTD), spurring Jordan to spend the weekend running 982 laps around the Abbey Stadium - a total of 245 miles.

It was the latest challenge for the men, known as the FTD Brothers, from Redditch, Worcestershire, who have taken on a number of feats including running the entire length of the UK.

"I'm feeling a lot of pain," Jordan said, after finishing his latest athletic challenge. "My legs are just in bits."

The men's mother died aged 52, and it is likely they will develop symptoms in their 40s.

"It's completely devastated our family," said Mr Adams, ahead of the stadium challenge.

In the end, he needed some help from family and friends, including his brother, to complete the 982 laps, to represent the 982,000 people living with dementia in the UK.

"It wasn't the 982 challenge that I'd planned, in terms of the individual achievement," said Mr Adams.

"But it was never about me or Cian.

"The more important thing is that we've been able to now raise over a quarter of a million pounds towards Alzheimer's Research UK… and really end the year in style.

"I'm going to take some time now across Christmas and the new year to have a really good rest."

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