Man diagnosed with early-onset dementia takes on all-Ireland challenge after doing London Marathon with 25kg fridge on his back
A man diagnosed with ‘Early-Onset’ Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is undertaking an endurance challenge across Ireland, 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 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.
His 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, 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 life.
Jordan said: “Losing my mum the way I did changed everything, and 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 begins, Jordan will take on the London Marathon in a 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 fly 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.
Contribute to their fundraising here.
Challenge Route
London Marathon - Sunday 26 April with a 25kg fridge on his back.
Ireland locations
Day 1 - Sunday 27 April, Antrim
Day 2 - Monday 28 April, Coleraine
Day 3 - Tuesday 29 April, Letterkenny
Day 4 - Wednesday 30 April, Omagh
Day 5 - Thursday 1 May, Monaghan
Day 6 - Friday 2 May, Armagh
Day 7 - Saturday 3 May, Belfast
Day 8 – Sunday 4 May, Dundalk
Day 9 – Monday 5 May, Navan
Day 10 – Tuesday 6 May, Cavan
Day 11 – Wednesday 7 May, Enniskillen
Day 12 – Thursday 8 May, Sligo
Day 13 – Friday 9 May, Castlebar
Day 14 – Saturday 10 May, Carrick-on-Shannon
Day 15 – Sunday 11 May, Longford
Day 16 – Monday 12 May, Roscommon
Day 17 – Tuesday 13 May, Mullingar
Day 18 – Wednesday 14 May, Galway
Day 19 – Thursday 15 May, Shannon
Day 20 – Friday 16 May, Limerick
Day 21 – Saturday 17 May, Killarney
Day 22 – Sunday 18 May, Cork City
Day 23 – Monday 19 May, Tipperary Town
Day 24 – Tuesday 20 May, Waterford City
Day 25 – Wednesday 21 May, Kilkenny City
Day 26 – Thursday 22 May, Wexford Town
Day 27 – Friday 23 May, Wicklow Town
Day 28 – Saturday 24 May, Carlow City
Day 29 – Sunday 25 May, Portlaoise
Day 30 – Monday 26 May, Tullamore
Day 31 – Tuesday 27 May, Kildare Town
Day 32 – Wednesday 28 May FINISH DUBLIN