Pershore Town player runs seven marathons for Alzheimer's Research UK

Jordan Adams, a Pershore Town footballer, discovered he is likely to inherit symptoms of Frontotemporal Dementia in his early 40s, only thirteen years from now.

He took the gene test after the death of his mother four years ago. 

Since his diagnosis, Adams has constantly looked to challenge himself whilst raising funds and awareness in the hope that vital research can lead to a cure within his lifetime.

Adams set out to complete seven marathons in seven days to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK.

At last Sunday's London Marathon, he finished his seventh such race in as many days.

The central defender finished the run in a time of three hours, 39 minutes, and 59 seconds, alongside his fiance.

"All the support I have received this week has been fantastic and we had an amazing following of family and friends who came to cheer us both on!" he said.

Jordan Adams completed the London Marathon alongside his fiance (Image: Jordan Adams completed the London Marathon alongside his fiance)

He added: "Crossing that line was so emotional for me as this challenge was more than just a fundraiser or about raising awareness.

"It was about showing people that even if you are going through a really tough time or if life has given you a rough hand then you can still have a positive impact on others."

After his diagnosis in 2018 Adams became a community speaker for Alzheimer's Research UK, travelling the country and giving talks to big corporations and groups in different communities.

"I've told them my story and let people know that Dementia is not a natural part of ageing and the only way we can find a cure for this disease, which will affect one-in-three people in their lifetime, is through vital research," he said.

Jordan Adams and the team running for Alzheimer's Research UK (Image: Jordan Adams and the team running for Alzheimer's Research UK)