The MOST IMPORTANT Video I've Made in 14 Years On KZhead. This is quite a difficult and personal story to tell, but it's something I really need to discuss, and very much something that I need help with. The short version is that my Mum has been diagnosed with Dementia, and I'm helping to publish my Dad's Football/Sci-Fi book to help raise some money to help raises funds so they can live out their remaining time on their terms.
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Paul, if you need the book typeset, I run a publishing services company and I will do the typeset and cover design the book for free. I’ve enjoyed Redmen for a few years and I would be honoured to help and pay back some of the joy you and your Dad have given me.
Please buy your mum some flowers. And say 'You never walk alone'. ❤ Love and Healing.
Sorry this is happening to your mom. My grandmother had early-onset Alzheimer's in her 50s and passed 9 years ago. There's no beating around the bush, it will be horrible, it is horrific and the damage will be with you and your family forever. Good luck and stay strong.
People need to know the benefits of fats for the brain ,plenty of ghee,butter,coconut oil can prevent alzheimers, cut the garbage out , mainstream science and the medical mafia is a joke
I’ve been watching redmen for the past 10/11 years since I was 14! I have basically grown up watching you, Chris and your dad each week for my entire teenage and young adult life so absolutely I’ll be supporting this project. Best wishes to you and your mum, I know first hand how this illness can affect the patient but also the family and friends of the patient (as I lost my grandmother in February of this year to that disease) so my thoughts are with you all. YNWA.
I'm sorry to hear about Mum. Sending my best wishes, YNWA 🙏🏿
Paul, mate. I can't imagine what you and your parents are going through. I don't know you, your ma or your da, but this breaks my heart into a million pieces. It's one of the worst things to see a body outlive a mind. This book will succeed, and your parents will get to spend their last years together, however, and wherever they want. You'll Never Walk Alone❤️❤️❤️
I’m sorry to hear about your mom. Heartfelt prayers to you and your family. All the best with the book.
Mate all love just lost my mum on Friday after my brother last year, my son had learning needs and special needs support helped him through and he is now doing a degree, so I know the impact people like your mum, so this really touched me, you are doing the right thing talking about it, it is effecting you and your family and you all need to talk all support (BTW I am a city fan but love your content all power to you, your mum and dad and your family) will buy the book and just about to jump on kickstarter!
My mum's got dementia & she's bed bound. I have to look after her 24/7, honestly without the NHS I don't know how we'd be able to exist. It's such an awful disease, one minute she's lucid next minute she doesn't know what day it is. She's a bright happy intelligent woman who worked in the Children's Hospital for decades. We live on kenny in what's left of the neighbourhood, the bits that hasn't been overrun by students. Tell your dad he's not alone, I having to do the caring & if he ever needed to talk we're always here. YNWA.
Thousands of miles away from Liverpool, over the years you have made me feel closer to the football club that I love. I would do anything to help support you and your family. Excited to read the book. YNWA
I am in tears after watching this. Not only because I lost my Stepmum to dementia and the effects her illness had my dad and the rest of the family, but also because you have chosen to do something so positive in an unexpected way to make your folks remaining time together the best it possibly can be. Of course I will order the book and cherish it. I hope other channels will share this story as besides the club rivalry they are good people. Good luck Maych, my thoughts are with you and your family.
I have no hesitation in supporting this project. My own mother suffered with dementia, so I can relate to that news. But further than that, you and your family and team at Redmen come across as friends - albeit separated by distance and circumstance. My thoughts are with you and your parents, and I will think of that every time I see John's book on my shelves. With my best wishes.
My Mum and Dad are near 80 now and the world will be strange without them when that time comes, love and blessings Paul! YNWA! ❤💯🙏
Hi Paul, Sorry to hear your sad news. I’ve worked in the care environment for well over 20 years, dealing with dementia, my other half, although she has cancer, has such an amazing knowledge of dementia. You and your family will Never Walk Alone. We are all one big family due to our love of Liverpool FC, we are all here for you. Redmen tv has given me so much joy, I’ll definitely be backing this book.
So sorry to hear about your Mum, Paul. My Old man had Vascular Dementia and Unfortunately passed away 7/11/23. I send love and support to your family mate. I am 41 (1982) so I know exactly how you feel!
I'm going to pledge some money. My father-in-law arrived on our doorstep in 2020 after a breakup. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with early-onset Dementia. Fast forward to today, he's now bed-ridden and probably won't see out this year. He's only 63. I feel your pain and I'm more than happy to contribute towards a great cause. You have my heartfelt sympathies and I wish your parents as much happiness as they have left together. YNWA
We're currently awaiting on a diagnosis for my mum also Paul. All the best mate. Horrible to watch any person let alone one you love to slowly slip away.
What a beautiful gesture in a truly awful situation. Just ordering a copy and I'll do whatever I can to help. Sure puts Klopp's quote in perspective. Football is the most important of the least important things. Your dad is awesome and I'm sorry this is happening. Your dear mom, John and all of you will never walk alone. Just know that.
Sorry to hear about your mum's illness. Best wishes to all your family. Great job to get your dad's book printed, it sounds like an intriguing storyline.
Hi Paul sorry to hear about your mom. I am from Saudi Arabia and a huge supporter of Liverpool FC (since I was 10 years old), Redmen channel, you, your dad and the rest of the Redmen’s pundits. I l’d definitely like to contribute to your genuine cause and buy the book but need assistance on how to do it. Very best wishes to you and your entire family
Paul im so sorry for you. Both my mum and grandma had dementia. My mums was early in her mid 50’s. I’m in my mid 50’s now ! Your mum might need care beyond the home. If that happens please seek out special care, dementia diagnosis can speed up help.
Much love to all your family my dad had dementia and I was his carer for 5 years. Horrible disease ❤
Hey Maych, Alzheimers runs in my family also. Grandmother was diagnosed aged 77 and you could really see it clear as day. Over the next 3 years she went from a super organised, family focused women to now forgetting everybodies birthdays, no longer planning the family gatherings, next forgetting names and onto eventually totally losing the last 60 years of her life. she went back to childhood. Thinking my dad was her dad and not her son. Being confused and scared of younger family members she didn't know. It is a terrible disease to witness & after those 3 years of swift deterioration, followed 6 years of frankly being alive without truly living or being present until she died aged 86. This was a women who lived through world war 2 in a German occupation and evacuation. She was super strong and enduring a figure to the whole family, so to see a disease with no real visual affects destroy her was extremely hard. If I can say one thing Paul, spend as much time with your mum as you can in the short term mate. You don't know the speed at which alzheimers will take hold but you certainly want to have more happy memories of your time together to outweigh what could be to come. My biggest regret in family life was being overwhelmed by the confusion and avoiding going to see my grandmother in some of her final years.
My grandad got diagnosed with Dementia a few years ago and has slowly forgotten most of the things and people that he was close to, he recently forgot who my grannie was, he thought she was his mum. Despite this, he’s always remained the same bubbly, happy man that he’s always been which has helped us all deal with his loss of memory, ultimately, within himself he has lost us but he has never lost himself and he’s a massive inspiration for me and my family. I’m sorry to hear about your mum Paul, it’s an awful illness and what you’re doing with the book is amazing. Just keep going.
Love and strength to you, your Mom, and your Dad, as well as the rest of the family.
Sorry to hear this happening to your family. Will definitely be backing the book after all the joy you've brought us via Redmen TV.
Paul, like many of those commenting after watching this I lost my own Mum from dementia a couple of years ago. We know what you’re going through and stood helplessly watching my dad watch the girl of his dreams slip away although she was there in front of him….. torture…. humbling to watch. I learned that time to treasure the time we have together with those we love. I’m sure they’re both proud of what you’ve achieved to date but even more so of this gesture ! I don’t normally read much but can’t wait for this to arrive and will definitely finish this one! YNWA
What an amazing thing you are doing, and it’s fantastic to see all the supportive comments. Your mum and dad sound like incredible people, who have given so much to help others. Why is it always the kindest and loveliest people that these happen too? My beautiful Auntie died from early onset dementia in her early 60’s - she was the sweetest, kindest and most gentle person you could ever meet. I’m going to join the kick starter in honour of her memory. That was an extremely brave video, it must be so hard to talk about something so personal but by doing that you are giving your mum and dad an incredible gift. 👏👏👏
The book sounds ace Paul. You're doing a great thing, your mum and dad have raised a very good son.
Hey Paul. Sorry for the news about your mum. I know first hand as my mum had dementia and we lost another strong Liverpool lass a year or so ago. We’ve lived here in Australia for over 50 years but I’ll always be scouse. Love my Liverpool FC, love sci fi, so I’m going to love your dad’s book. Nice job mate - heading over to Kickstarter now. YNWA.
So sorry about your mother. My mother got dementia at about 60 and was basically a husk for the about 9 years. My father stopped All his activities to look after her until she had to go into a home and then would visit her every day even though she didn’t recognise him for the last 5 years. Eventually it killed him and she out survived him by two years. It was her worse fear as her father had it and was violent with it. I hope your father has a better time of it than my parents, other than MS I can’t think of a worse thing
I love watching Redmen & your show from far away. I'm a diehard proud scouser, mighty red fan, born & bred now living in Brisbane, Australia. I lost my dad way to soon at 64, it was because of him & my Mum of the person I am today & my love for Liverpool FC & my city. I lost my brother in 2019 which was self-inflicted, I watched for years my Mum go into a decline with Dementia, from getting support for her at her home to then going into an RSL nursing home & then having to sell her home to support her before it finally took her in 2021. Being the only member of my family left, it took its toll on me. I live with the wonderful memories I have of them & my own family today. I will be happy to help & support your project mate. All the best with everything & keep strong for Mum & Dad, yourself & your family. Keep the faith brother 🙏YNWA.
Sorry to hear about your mum and everything you and your family are having to go through Paul. I wish you and your family all the best. ❤
Hi Paul, so sorry to hear about your Mum. My own Mum passed away after a three year journey with dementia. It's a dreadful disease but there is so much help out there. Good luck with the book, I look forward to reading it.
Thanks for sharing this heartbreaking story, Paul. My mum suffered from the same cruel disease too, and I’m so sorry that your family is going through all the consequences of it, as I did. Your parents both put so much into the local community, and absolutely typify what YNWA truly stands for. To give your mum and dad more time to enjoy life together, without financial stress, is a wonderful cause and one I’m humbled to support. YNWA ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Sending love Paul. Bloody awful situation to go through at the best of times. Have backed and look forward to reading your dad’s words, supporting your mum’s life. YNWA
Have followed yourself and redmen for over 10 years. As someone who had 2 grandparents with dementia, it’s so cruel. I will you and your family the best, quality idea bringing this book to life 👏
It's clear from your content how inspirational your parents are to you. You've been raised well. Red men are best fan channel on KZhead by a country mile. Not fake reactions and no fake rage and no hate for views. So organic. An honest representation of the city of Liverpool.
Hey Paul, I have just donated. My father in law is diagnosed with the same. Your mother and all your family are in my prayers. You say your dad is a proud man, he's even more proud today I'm sure YNWA
So sorry for what your family going through Paul. My dad from Birkenhead met my mum, a teacher from N Ireland 40 odd years ago and he’s the reason I’m a Liverpool fan. I can only imagine if the same happened to us. More than happy to support the book and sincerely hope it is even a tiny bit of help for youse
So sorry Paul, I’m currently going through it with my Nan and the ripple effects through the family are horrendous, seeing my mum lose her mum slowly is just so unjust and painful. I will buy the book and am very much looking forward to reading it with my nephew who is getting to an age where he will be able to enjoy it as well and use that wonderful imagination you spoke about. Sending huge love to you and your family, you’ve built a huge network of people who genuinely care about you and that speaks volumes. You’ll never walk alone x
Sorry to hear about your mom. Good luck for the book. Will check it out.
Paul, I am so sorry to hear this. Dementia is cruel. I would love to help you.I am so touched by what you are doing for your dad. That is class. What an amazing son you are. I love Redmen TV - I have loved your content for years now. And I really would love to help. I know publishing really well, both traditionally and indie. I am a published author. I will give what I can to the kickstarter, of course, but please feel free to reach out. The cover for your dad's book is amazing. The story sounds fantastic - will definitely find a good audience. I think you have an excellent chance of making your parents' retirement a bit easier. YNWA.
So sorry to hear what your mother is going through, hope ye get the support ye need.
Paul this has really taken me back, I cant imagine what your family is going through. What you are doing for your dad resonates with me a lot, especially since I recently became a father myself. What a wonderful thing you are doing for you Dad and Mam. I hope this is a massive success.
Maych, i'm gutted to hear your family is going through this. Keep on top of your own mental health during this time. Don't ignore it. YNWA
so sorry to hear about this, we have a close family friend with it and its just so so sad to see what it does to someone so I hope you raise what you need
Paul, I got very emotional listening to that.i lost my dad very young but he inspired all of my tastes and interests and opened my mind in so many ways. This is fantastic and what a wonderful tribute to your love for your parents. It deserves to be a huge success.
Sorry to hear about your mum Paul. Best wishes to all of your family. What you are doing is a brilliant idea and I really hope it's a great success.
So sorry to hear about your mum. My heart and hugs go out to you and your family.
really felt that mate, sorry to hear about your mum. Love listening to your dad. This book will get backed and do its thing im sure YNWA!!!
YNWA mate. Good luck to your dad and I hope this book is a success
So sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through Maych. A lot of us will be able to relate as many of us will have known family or friends who have suffered from this horrible disease as well. Thoughts are with your mum and your dad. Also can't wait to read the book! YNWA 🔴
Sorry to hear about your mum Paul, same thing happened with my grandad and it's not an easy process. Been following yourself and the lads of Redmen for many years now and met you in pub in Dublin few years back, sound in person as well, I'll buy that book and look forward to giving it a read, fair play for putting it together
Really sorry to hear what you're going through with your mum. We are going through the same with dad (I think they live down the road from you Paul). It's horrible watching someone disappear bit by bit.
I'm going through the same thing with my mum too Paul. It's awful to see someone change so much every day. Sending love to you and your family.
So sorry to hear this news 🙏🏻 thoughts and prayers are with you. What a great project to honor and help your parents ❤
Thoughts with you and your dad, Paul. Been following your content since around 2012 and you're still the same down to Earth bloke, putting out top-tier stuff. Fingers crossed your dad's book gets the traction it deserves.
So so sorry to hear about your personal family circumstances Paul, just awful. But what you're doing is incredible to say the least. My full support and love to you and your family.
So sorry all your family is going through this Paul, such a horrible disease! It's a great thing you've done for your Dad! Looking forward to reading his book, pledged for a signed copy. Best wishes from Western Australia mate. YNWA
So sorry to hear about your mom Paul. My thoughts are with you and your family. All the best with the book
Absolutely love this Paul, this is beautiful! As someone who also teaches within special education, I am looking foward to being able to share this book with my students in the future! Im sure just like your pops, your mom has had an immense impact on many people’s lives. Wishing you all the success, and also keeping my fingers crossed for a possible audiobook in the future with the 3 Machin generations lending their voices!
I think that's really cool of you to type the story into a digital version and cemented it in a from you'll always have. I'm sorry to hear about your mom, but I'm happy that it's all being channelled into acts of love. Sounds like a rad book! Wish you the best, mate.
Pledged! Simply one of the best programmes I've ever watched was Paul and his dad's experience of winning the big 6th. Watched it 5am in the morning in Mexico with a tear in the eye. I'll never forget that. Thank you so much. Our family lost someone to dementia and I promise there's still a quality of life there. You will have some mad rides and some mad conversations along the way as well as the difficult moments. All the best to you and your family. YNWA.
So sorry to here about your mum Paul❤, me nanna had dementia an grandma had vascular dementia so know what you and your family are going through, I’m the same as you supporting the mighty reds from me dad who use to go all the time when he was a kid/teenager with his older brother and dad on the bus from Bentham Drive. The book looks amazing too looking forward to reading it 😁
Thoughts are with you Paul. My Mum was also diagnosed with early stage dementia at 56 and, as you and your Dad will know, it was absolutely devastating. Positive vibes to you and your family at this difficult time. I will, of course, be buying the book 🙏❤
Great video Paul, I subscribed to Redmen TV from it’s inception for many years, but being an adult and life got in the way along the way and I haven’t been subscribed for a number of years. But I always remember your dad, such an old school scouse dad, always came across as a lovely man. And that’s completely reflected in you and I’m sure your sister. I’m so sorry to hear about your mum, heartbreaking for you, your dad and the rest of your family. You’re so obviously an amazing son to both your parents, and I’m sure their proudest achievements are their kids. But it’s so great that you’ve got to publish something your dad put so much into. Hope it goes well! I’ll be supporting for sure.
Sorry to hear this about your mom. My dad had dementia and passed during Covid-19 in a nursing home in the town of Bray in Ireland. We could not visit him because of lockdown and that was the toughest and most painful situation the family has every faced. I hope your mom gets all the support she deserves and I hope that she can have some quality of life for as long as is possible. The book sounds wonderful and needs to be published, will check out the campaign now and jump on board.
Paul - I’m so sorry to hear about your Mum. Sending you, your Dad and family so much love and hope for the journey ahead.
I wish your mum and your family all the blessing in the world. Seeing your loved ones deteriorate is painful and I can testify that. Sometimes we need to take a break from football and look at life the way it is. Not that the footy can't be important but there are definitely things in life bigger. I hope you get to publish it and help your parents because I'm sure they deserve it. I bet your dad is very proud of you! #YNWA
Man I’m so sorry, dementia is the worst of it all. To watch my nan go through this and forget who we all were, to be constantly confused, it was so hard. I have a client going through it with their mum and sometimes I just sit with them to help be there. Keep your head up man and good luck with the book. YNWA
Pledged, done. Looking forward to reading this story. Cheers to your Dad, prayers for your Mum. Thanks for this video.
Sorry to hear bruv!! My grandmother had Alzheimer's and my father later developed dementia before he passed some years back. It's tough for sure but you've shared and the memories you have will sustain you. Best wishes.
Your dad is an absolute legend. He's been the voice of authority on my build up shows for many a year now! Sorry to hear about your mum. I'm all over that signed copy! Can't wait to read it. I hope they can do the beach thing, as it sounds great.
So sorry to hear about this, my dad has lung cancer and I can't deal with it, but seeing your videos and seeing how well you seemed to cope with this is insane, and you are proof that your parents are incredible parents, I will buy your book for sure can't wait to read it ❤️❤️
We're going through the same thing with my Nan, it's a cruel illness. My deepest sympathies go out to you, your dad and all your family
currently awaiting diagnosis following an assessment for dementia with my mum, so I can wholeheartedly appreciate what you're going through. Wishing your family the best, man
I just cried my eyes out to this. The artwork looks awesome reminds me of Carman Sandiago. I'll get involved at the end of the month when it's payday. Give your mum and dad big hugs dude. ❤️
Aw Paul mate i lost my dad to that horrible, horrible disease. Over the course of 2 years we saw him deteriorate slowly into someone unrecognisable. It hurts even now thinking about it and its been over 10 years since his passing. My heart goes out to you mate, stay strong and my best wishes, hopes and prayers to you, your family and your dear mum. YNWA
Really sorry to hear about your poor mum, Paul. I’ve been through something similar. I’m so grateful to you, your dad and the Redmen team and looking forward to giving my boy a copy of the book when it’s out. YNWA 🔴
What an amazing son you are, your mum and dad must so proud of you! So sorry to hear you are going through this. The story sounds great, I would love to be part of making this dream a reality.
Hey Paul I've been watching you guys for a number of years now and especially enjoyed when your dad was among the guests. I find it really beautiful making your living by sitting down and chatting with your dad about your favourite club. I'm really sad to hear the news and I'm sending you and your family my thoughts. I just ordered the book and I hope this will help your dad to realise his dream. I published a small novel myself some years ago and it's an amazing feeling getting the freshly printed hard copy of your own book in your hands for the first time. I hope your dad will get that feeling soon as well. Wish you all the best.
You are a great human. Best wishes to you and family. Happy to support your project.
Sending love to you Paul. My dad's 63 has been living with the disease for about 8 years now, it can be hard to deal with so make sure you're taking care of yourself
Sorry to hear this paul.... i went through something horrific 7 years ago, my advice is stick 2gether u will be a much stronger person. Send love to yas all ❤
Thanks for sharing Paul. My thoughts are with you & your family. Life is cruel sometimes but good things can come out of bad situations & what you're doing is an inspirational tribute to your mum & dad. I hope the book is a great success & your parents are mortgage free asap. YNWA.
Wow Paul that was a difficult watch mate. It is one of the reasons i yearly subscribe to Redmen, the raw emotion and passion you show in everything. What a beautiful man your dad is, and he has clearly brought you up right. Whenever your dad is on the channel he holds my attention and comes across as a lovely man. What you are doing for your mum and dad is amazing. Cmon reds lets get behind this, well done mate YNWA
Heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. What an amazing thing you are doing for you family. Using the platform you have built to reward your parents is an incredible gesture. Love to all you Machins. Thank you to you, your Dad, and to some extent your mum, for what you have given us, I definitely want to help you launch this homemade scouse-brewed story.
Thank you so much for sharing Paul. I work in mental health and the NHS so appreciate some level of what you and the family are going through. Happy to support whatever
Thoughts with your dad,family and you mate. Hearing about ur mum and dad and the kind of people they are, is obviously why your such a genuine individual mate. Thanks for sharing the video and il be excited to read it and share with my kids. Thoughts and prayers YNWA!
Watched this channel for years now and shared a lot of ups and downs with fellow reds but this is sad news yet uplifting as it shows the real side of people. I looked after my mum for 10 years with vascular dementia and it’s heartbreaking at times. I cannot say I know how you feel as we are all different but for me it wasn’t all sadness as at times my mum would tell me stories about herself as a young girl as her long term memory was brilliant. I got to know my mum more in way than I ever would. I think what you are doing is terrific. Good luck with everything.
Done, mate. Cant wait to read it!! Good luck with the and enjoy the time left you have with your parents. Lost my dad and brother the past year. Life is fleeting!!
Maych, this is such a great video. It really hit home with me when you were talking about your mom being the center sun of your family, because I lost my mom over Christmas, and she was the same way to my family. Thank you as always for always being so open with the footy and personal things, I consider myself lucky to be a yank that is a part of the global Reds family. All the best to your family, the channel, and up the Reds.
Hi Paul. My gran had dementia. I feel your pain. We are all here for you mate. Try stay as strong as you possibly can! It’s a sad ending for the reds but things will get better! ❤️
Paul, thoughts with you and your family! Have loved everything you have done over the past who knows how many years. Happy to support. Let’s do this for Mum and Dad! ❤️
One of my grandmothers got dementia and blocked off everyone except my older brother and his son her final years. It's sad when the people you love most start distancing for no reason while you miss them. Thank you for your video. Wish you well.
YNWA - well done for keeping it together, using the pain to channel something positive. Sending you prayers, for what they are worth. Now hopefully the hard work you have put into building a community will come to fruition in a way that will help out mum and dad. Proud of you all.
Dealing with two parents with health issues. I understand. Will be in on kickstarter. Good luck. Cheers to you and your dad from the states. YNWA
I lost my mum to dementia and it was a tough time seeing my mum deteriorate over time and it was through COVID as we couldn't see her at times Sounds like you are getting together as a family to help your mum out and get through this as a family As a Liverpool fan from the south east, who doesn't get up to Liverpool much these days.YNWA
Thank you for sharing, Paul. So brave, so real. You and The Redmen TV have become *family*, over the years. Thank you for being real, for being you. Blessings to your family, especially your mum and dad. Make the most while they're still around. Hugs.