Pateley Bridge nurse surprises family with decision to tackle Berlin Marathon for charity
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Graeme Youhill, who did his general nurse training at Harrogate Hospital after becoming a mental health nurse at the age of 18, has surprised his family by his sudden decision to attempt the distance.
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Hide AdHis wife Sharon said: “My husband, who became 70-years-old a few weeks ago, suddenly announced that he was doing the Berlin Marathon to raise money for Alzheimers Research UK.
"This came as a surprise to all his family and friends as he has never done a marathon before.
"The reason he has chosen this charity is because he works as a nurse on the Mental Health Crisis Team, and has contact with patients and families who endure the affects of dementia.”
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Hide AdOne of only four world-wide marathons with more than 40,000 finishers, the Berlin Marathon will take place on September 29.
Lofthouse-based Graeme, who has worked as a nurse in the NHS for 52 years, is presently in training with his daughter-in-law Adeline Youhill, who is also raising funds for Alzheimers.
His aim is to raise £3,700 – £100 for each year he has cared for people with dementia.
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Hide AdThey have launched JustGiving pages for Alzheimers Research UK which exists to find new ways to diagnose dementia, develop new treatments and find a cure for dementia.
Graeme’s JustGiving page is: Robert Graeme Youhill My fundraiser for Alzheimer's Research UK