Two brothers taking part in a marathon challenge across Ireland for dementia research have received a letter from Britain's Prince of Wales.
In the letter, Prince William praised the brothers' courage, resilience and determination to raise awareness of Frontotemporal Dementia.
"Taking on such a demanding challenge, to honour your mother’s memory and raise awareness of frontotemporal dementia, speaks to your remarkable strength," he said.
"You are inspiring people far beyond those who stood along the marathon route here in London, and those who will no doubt be cheering you on along the roads of Ireland.
"It takes great courage and generosity to turn such personal adversity into hope for others.
"By sharing your story so openly, you are helping to change understanding of dementia and giving countless families strength, comfort, and a sense that they are not alone.
"I hope you are both proud of all you have accomplished so far and wish you both every success for the road ahead."
Jordan and Cian Adams, known as The FTD Brothers, are currently completing a challenge which involves a marathon a day for 32 consecutive days across the 32 counties of Ireland.
They received the letter before they began today's marathon in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.
Jordan began by running the London Marathon on 26 April while carrying a 25kg fridge on his back, before travelling to Ireland to complete this challenge.
They say they are are completing the challenge in memory of the 12 Irish relatives they have lost to FTD, including their grandmother, aunt and mother Geraldine, who died from the disease aged 52.
Thirty-year-old Jordan and 25-year-old Cian grew up in Redditch, Worcestershire, in England, but have family roots in Ireland.
They have been diagnosed with a rare gene which causes frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which means they have a high chance of developing dementia in their 40s.
The brothers hope that through this challenge they can raise awareness, spark conversation, and show others facing similar diagnoses that there is still a way forward.
Tomorrow the brothers travel to Co Longford where they have close connections.
Their grandfather hailed from Drumlish, while their grandmother was from nearby Cattan and their mother's cousin lives in Ballinamuck.
The challenge will end in Dublin on 28 May.
