Two brothers who made headlines across the UK for running the London Marathon – one with a fridge strapped to his back – have kicked off their next round of fundraising in County Antrim.

Jordan and Cian Adams, known as the FTD Brothers, took on the London event in memory of their mother Geraldine, who died at the age of 52 after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Sadly, both Jordan and Cian carry the gene that leads to FTD, meaning they too will develop the same type of early onset dementia.

You can read more about their journey on their fundraising page.

Jordan and Cian Adams, known as FTD Brothers, with officers from Antrim Neighbourhood Policing Team. Photo: PSNI

placeholder image — Jordan and Cian Adams, known as FTD Brothers, with officers from Antrim Neighbourhood Policing Team. Photo: PSNI

Following their marathon efforts on April 26, the siblings, from Redditch in Worcestershire, crossed the Irish Sea to begin a fresh challenge of 33 marathons in 33 days.

It will take them to every county on the island of Ireland, including the Longford and Leitrim areas where their mother’s family is from.

On the way, they’re raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society Ireland and their own non-profit, the FTD Brothers Foundation.

Almost £600,000 has already been raised in memory of their mother, along with 12 other Irish relatives they have lost to the disease.

During the first leg of the brothers’ venture on Monday, April 27, they met with officers from Antrim Neighbourhood Policing Team who were out on patrol.

"We had the opportunity to meet two brothers at the start of an impressive running challenge in the area,” a police spokesperson said.

"It was great to engage with members of the community and we wish them well as they continue their journey.”

Also welcoming Jordan and Cian to the area was Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, who wrote: “The brothers completed the London Marathon, Jordan with an entire fridge on his back to symbolise the silent weight families impacted by dementia carry every day.

“In 2016, the boys tragically lost their mother, Geraldine, to Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). They have since learned that they also carry the gene that will lead to FTD. Now they are using this diagnosis as a catalyst for change, raising awareness, educating others and working to shape a better future for families affected by dementia.

"Good luck Jordan and Cian - you are a true inspiration to us all.”