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FTD Brothers have raised almost €2m - as final marathon under way

May 28, 2026 10:30
By Eoghan Murphy
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FTD Brothers have raised almost €2m - as final marathon under way
Jordon Adams at the starting line in Santry in Dublin this morning

Jordon, 31, and Cian Adams, 25 are almost certain to develop frontotemporal dementia, which their mother, Geraldine, died from, aged 52.

Two brothers, with strong links to the Shannonside region, have raised almost 2 million euro for dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

The FTD Brothers, from England, are doing 33 marathons in 33 days.

The final run is now under way and will finish in Dublin city this afternoon.

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Jordon, 31, and Cian Adams, 25 are almost certain to develop frontotemporal dementia, which their mother, Geraldine, died from, aged 52.

A total of 12 of their Irish relatives, including their grandmother from Mohill, Co Leitrim, died from the condition.

Jordon told our reporter Eoghan Murphy today is an emotional day:

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Hundreds of runners joined the lads on the final marathon – including these:

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Jordon and Cian’s dad, Glenn, was at the starting line – he explained how he was feeling:

The lads’ grandfather, John Adams, also from Worcestershire, was also the start line. He was also very proud of them, as he explained:

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