Dino’s Story – Raising Money for Hoarding Support

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Dino, the incredible son of one of our clients, has taken on a series of running and cycling challenges over the last few months to raise money for our organisation, in honour of the support his father received during his hoarding journey.

Dino has witnessed firsthand how life-changing the right support can be and has raised funds with the aim of helping others access the same compassionate, practical help that made a difference for his family.

Dino’s Story

” Since my Mum passed away nearly 20 years ago, my Dad has lived alone and over this time his mental health has declined and his hoarding has accelerated to the point where his home has become completely floor to ceiling full, inaccessible, and sadly unliveable. This was further exacerbated by him being diagnosed with early onset dementia in late 2024. The unsustainable situation reached a head in early 2025 when he was sadly hospitalised.
For those who have met and know my Dad, they will know his generosity knows no limits, and will also no doubt have been educated at length by his encyclopaedic knowledge of all manner of things! He is truly unique and always wants to support people.
As his only child, I am determined to do the right thing and do everything I can to help him. I have spent the last 3 months to date supporting him through this difficult time whilst working tirelessly alongside professional teams to clear his house and bring his house back to life. Along this journey I have received amazing support from his neighbours, friends, professional clearance and cleaning teams and have built a strong relationship with Heather Matuozzo, founder of Clouds End.
Clouds End CIC is the first social enterprise in the UK to work with people who hoard. Their aim is to help people to understand why people hoard and how it affects them with a view to working effectively together through training and self-education.  
Clouds Ends have provided funding for skips and remain a source of guidance and strength for my Dad and myself. As a result I am hoping to raise funds for Heather and her team to enable them to continue their pioneering work through practical assistance, education, training and numerous support groups. ”

The Challenges

Birmingham Half Marathon – 13.1 Miles

 

Sutton Coldfield Fun Run – 8.5 Miles

 

St Giles Spring Ride – 100 Miles Cycling

 

The Dragon Ride, Port Talbot Wales – 100 Mile Cycling

 

We want to say a massive thank you to Dino, we are forever grateful for your kindness in supporting our organisation and those we help through our Chaos to Order Project. And what a superhuman for completing such insane challenges!

There is still time to donate! 

We want to say a massive thank you for all the donations, we are so taken aback by the support. The donation page will be open until the end of July for anyone still wishing to contribute, we will then post updates over the next few months on how the money has gone to support clients of the Chaos to Order Project!

DONATE HERE