FTD Brothers Set to Complete Marathon Challenge

British brothers with dementia gene brave 33 marathons in 33 days raising £1.8million

Two British brothers with a rare dementia gene have braved 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5million for research on the condition. Jordan, 30, and Cian Adams, 25, are nicknamed the FTD Brothers after being diagnosed with a rare gene which causes early-onset frontotemporal dementia (FTD) – a condition which took their mother, Geraldine, at the age of 52. The British brothers set out an ambitious challenge of running 33 marathons in 33 days – …

Brothers with '99.9 per cent' dementia risk complete 33 marathon feat

THE FTD Brothers have completed 33 marathons in 33 days to raise funds and awareness for frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

‘Our mum would be so proud today’ – brothers with dementia gene that has ravaged their family complete final 33rd marathon

Jordan and Cian Adams have lost 12 relatives to frontotemporal dementia

Dublin: Hugs and cheers as FTD Brothers Jordan and Cian Adams complete marathon challenge

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.

Emotional scenes at Dublin's Merrion Square, as brothers complete 33rd charity marathon

“When I started this journey eight years ago, I wasn’t even good at running,” said Jordan, after completing his 33rd marathon in 33 days.

These inspiring brothers ran 33 marathons in Ireland for heartbreaking reason

The FTD Brothers, who carry a rare dementia gene, completed 33 marathons in 33 days across Ireland, raising more than €1 million for frontotemporal dementia awareness and support.