FTD Brothers bring epic 33 marathon challenge to Kildare next Wednesday, May 27
Kildare people invited to support FTD brothers 33 marathon challenge for Alzheimer Society of Ireland
The FTD Brothers come to Kildare next Wednesday, May 27 to run their 32nd Irish marathon as part of their massive endeavour to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Jordan and Cian Adams grew up in Redditch, Worcestershire with their mother, Geraldine, dad Glenn, and older sister, Kennedy. Geraldine was diagnosed with Early-Onset’ Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) on June 23 2010 and tragically passed away in 2016 at the age of 52. The family has lost a total of 12 relatives to this aggressive form of dementia.
FTD is a rare, hereditary neurological condition. Both Jordan (30) and Cian (25) have tested positive for the faulty MAPT gene mutation, meaning they are highly likely to develop the symptoms themselves in their 40s.
The brothers are currently undertaking a monumental challenge to run 33 marathons in 33 consecutive days. This involves running a marathon in every single one of Ireland’s 32 counties, culminating on 28 May 2026 at Merrion Square in Dublin.
The brothers will set out from Kildare town at 10am making their way to Ballymany roundabout before passing Sarsfield’s Football Club at 11.15am. The route will then take them to the Curragh Racecourse, past Tescos in Kildare, finishing up in the Irish National Stud. Sarsfield’s have called on as many club members and supporters as possible to don their club jerseys and come out to support the Jordan and Cian on their run.
The brothers established the FTD Brothers Foundation CIC to fund targeted dementia research. To date, they have successfully raised over €1.5 million toward finding a cure.
To find out more about the challenge. Click on the link below.