Extraordinary marathon event to take place in Mayo
A man diagnosed with ‘Early-Onset’ Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is undertaking an extraordinary endurance challenge across Ireland - just one day after running the London Marathon carrying a 25kg fridge on his back.
Jordan Adams, one half of The FTD Brothers, is preparing to push himself to the limits of physical and mental endurance as he runs a full marathon (26.2 miles) a day for 32 days, across all 32 counties in Ireland. Jordan’s Mayo run will take place in Castlebar, on Friday, May 9.
Jordan’s journey comes after a deeply personal diagnosis. Jordan’s mother died at the age of 52 after living with FTD and now, facing the same diagnosis himself, he has chosen to respond in a remarkable way. He is undertaking the challenge in memory of 12 relatives who lived in Ireland, who all died from FTD, the same disease that will, one-day, claim his own life. Rather than stepping back, Jordan is stepping forward.
Jordan said, “Losing my mum the way I did changed everything. Now being diagnosed myself, I had a choice, and I chose to do something that shows life doesn’t stop here.”
Before the Irish challenge even begins, Jordan will take on the London Marathon on April 26 in an extraordinary show of resilience, running the full 26.2 miles carrying a 25kg fridge on his back to raise awareness and capture attention for the cause.
He will then travel to Belfast and the following day, Monday, April 27, he will begin his challenge across Ireland.
FTD, which affects people under the age of 65, can have a devastating impact on individuals and families. Through this challenge, Jordan hopes to raise awareness, spark conversation, and show others facing similar diagnoses that there is still a way forward.
The FTD Brothers will be sharing updates, photos and video throughout the challenge, offering a real-time insight into both the physical demands and the emotional journey behind it. Updates on Jordan’s Mayo marathon event will be available here.
Those wishing to donate to the challenge can do so here.