Mavis and Colin's story read by Arthur Smith on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal
Mavis and Colin have been together for over 50 years, but a few years after they got married Mavis started to develop multiple sclerosis and in 2002 Colin was diagnosed with dementia. These conditions changed their lives. Both had been caring for each other with no break until they got funding for a week at one of Revitalise's holiday centres.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition of the central nervous system, affecting around 100,000 people in the UK.
Revitalise and the MS Society are working in partnership to provide funding to help those affected by MS access Revitalise respite holidays. Find out more
Dementia describes different brain disorders that trigger a loss of brain function. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting 62% of those diagnosed. Find out more
Revitalise provides Alzheimer's Weeks to enable guests to spend precious quality time with one another.
Thanks to your support, Revitalise can provide financial assistance so that anyone who needs a break but can’t afford one is not denied the opportunity to take a much-needed holiday with Revitalise. Find out more
Arthur Smith presents the moving story of Mavis and Colin on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal for Revitalise - Thursday 17 August at 3.27pm.