To mark its 40th anniversary year, Alzheimer’s Society is calling on everyone to unite against dementia and support Memory Walk to raise vital funds to power dementia research to defeat the condition.
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer and, until the day we beat it, our researchers are working tirelessly to find ways to make life better for people living with dementia in the UK and their carers too.
This year, tens of thousands of walkers will come together to raise vital funds to help find a cure, improve care and support anyone affected by dementia.
More than 30 walks will take place in September and October across the UK, including the brand new marathon and half-marathon length walks taking place in London. You can even organise your own walk – “Your Walk, Your Way” – with a group.
Celebrities joining the cause include Line of Duty star and Our Dementia Choir presenter, Vicky McClure, who will be walking for the ninth consecutive year in her hometown of Nottingham, and EastEnders star and Dementia Revolution runner Emma Barton, who will be pounding the pavement in Portsmouth. Also taking part in Memory Walk are Ruth Langsford, Anne Nolan, Roy Stride and Dr Dawn Harper.
In the hour-and-a-half it takes to complete your average Memory Walk, 30 people will develop dementia in the UK – sign up to Memory Walk now to unite against dementia at memorywalk.org.uk.
About Alzheimer’s Society:
- Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, fund research, campaign to improve care and create lasting change for people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Dementia devastates lives. Alzheimer’s Society research shows that 850,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia. By 2021, one million people will be living with the condition. This will soar to two million by 2051.
- Dementia deaths are rising year on year and 225,000 will develop dementia this year – that’s one every three minutes.
- Dementia costs the UK economy over £26 billion per year. This is the equivalent of more than £30,000 per person with dementia.
- Alzheimer’s Society funds research into the cause, care, cure and prevention of all types of dementia and has committed to spend at least £150 million on research over the next decade. This includes a £50 million investment in the UK’s first dedicated Dementia Research Institute.
- Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer’s Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia – wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.
- Let’s take on dementia together. Volunteer. Donate. Campaign for change. Whatever you do, unite with us against dementia.
- Alzheimer’s Society relies on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling 0330 333 0804 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk.
- Alzheimer’s Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0300 222 11 22.
