Brothers Complete 33 Marathons, Raise £1.5 Million for Dementia Research

Jordan and Cian Adams successfully completed a challenging feat of 33 marathons in 33 days, finishing in Dublin. Their efforts raised an impressive £1.5 million for dementia research.

28 May, 15:07 — 28 May, 16:43

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Why this matters

This story highlights the personal impact of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and showcases a significant public fundraising effort to support research into these conditions. The brothers' personal connection, carrying the gene for the disease that affected their mother, adds a poignant and urgent dimension to their efforts.

Key entitiesJordan Adams Cian Adams Geraldine Adams

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What sources agree on

Jordan and Cian Adams completed a multi-day marathon challenge across Ireland.
The challenge was undertaken to raise money for dementia research.
Their mother, Geraldine, died from frontotemporal dementia.

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Jordan and Cian Adams completed 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland.

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BBC states they completed 33 marathons in 33 days.

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The brothers raised over €1.8 million for dementia research.

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BBC states they raised £1.5 million, which is a different currency and potentially a different amount.

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The brothers' mother, Geraldine, died of frontotemporal dementia.

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Number of marathons completed and days taken

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32 marathons in 32 days

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33 marathons in 33 days

Total amount of money raised

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Over €1.8 million

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£1.5 million

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The brothers carry the gene for frontotemporal dementia

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BBCHigh93d ago

Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m

Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.

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irish-timesHigh93d ago

‘FTD brothers’ complete 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland in aid of dementia research

Jordan and Cian Adams, whose mother Geraldine died of frontotemporal dementia which they carry the gene for, raise over €1.8m

By Jack Brady

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First report: BBC · 28 May, 15:07|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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BBC28 May, 15:07First to report

Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m

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irish-times28 May, 16:43Latest update

‘FTD brothers’ complete 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland in aid of dementia research

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Completion of ChallengeMay 28 afternoon

Both outlets report on the successful completion of the marathon challenge.

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Brothers Complete 33 Marathons, Raise £1.5 Million for Dementia Research

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Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m

‘FTD brothers’ complete 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland in aid of dementia research

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Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m

‘FTD brothers’ complete 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland in aid of dementia research

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