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Man diagnosed with early on-set dementia diagnosis to run a marathon in every county in Ireland

Jordan Adams was diagnosed with early onset frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and is now planning t...

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07.56 27 Apr 2026


Man diagnosed with early on-set dementia diagnosis to run a marathon in every county in Ireland


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07.56 27 Apr 2026


Jordan Adams was diagnosed with early onset frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and is now planning to run a marathon in every county in Ireland.  

Jordan’s mother passed away at just 52 years old after living with FTD. He is undertaking the challenge in memory of his 12 relatives who lived in Ireland, who all died from FTD, the same disease that will, one-day, claim his life. Jordan joined Anton Savage on the show this morning…


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