Real stories Keeping someone’s memory alive while raising funds through Forget Me Not crafts Heather O’Neil in Bedale, North Yorkshire, enjoyed crafting with her late mother. She explains how she’s transformed their ideas into charity fundraising. Heather O’Neil in Bedale, North Yorkshire, enjoyed crafting with her late mother. She explains how she’s transformed their ideas into charity fundraising. ... 28 March 2023
Support us Tag: Support us. Charity walks Use your next charity walk or trek to join team Alzheimer’s Society and raise money for dementia research. Every step will provide help and hope to those affected by dementia. Read more
Real stories How Arlene’s parents’ legacy inspires her to help others affected by dementia Arlene Culbert, in County Down, is now a Legacy Ambassador. Arlene Culbert, in County Down, is now a Legacy Ambassador. ... 01 February 2023
Support us Tag: Support us. Charity runs Use your next running challenge to join team Alzheimer’s Society to raise money for dementia research. Every step will provide help and hope to those affected by dementia. Read more
Real stories Raising funds and dementia awareness through a golf league Desmond Walmsley plays in a Belfast golf league that raised fantastic funds for the Society while increasing awareness of how we can help. Desmond Walmsley plays in a Belfast golf league that raised fantastic funds for the Society while increasing awareness of how we can help. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories Raising money and awareness in the name of a best friend and business partner with dementia Robyn Holmes in Essex has got her whole company behind Elf Day and other fundraising to spread the word and make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. Robyn Holmes in Essex has got her whole company behind Elf Day and other fundraising to spread the word and make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Raising the profile of dementia in local communities as a Dementia Friends Ambassador Long-time supporter of Alzheimer's Society Jackie Chelin is relishing her new role as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. Long-time supporter of Alzheimer's Society Jackie Chelin is relishing her new role as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories I'm doing Memory Walk to raise awareness of young people's experiences with dementia Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why she's taking on Memory Walk in her papa's memory. Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why she's taking on Memory Walk in her papa's memory. ... 20 September 2022
News Tag: News. British actor Vicky McClure walking in memory of her beloved grandmother Bafta-winning actor Vicky McClure will join hundreds of people going the extra mile to support people affected by dementia at Alzheimer’s Society’s Nottingham Memory Walk on Saturday 10 September 2022. Read more
News Tag: News. Vicky Pattison and fiancé Ercan trek 26-miles in memory of grandad with dementia TV personality, author and podcast host Vicky Pattison was among hundreds who completed an epic 26-mile trek around Stonehenge for Alzheimer’s Society on 3 September 2022. Read more
Real stories Doing a cycling challenge to support people affected by dementia Peter Lyons in County Down shares how it felt to raise over £1,550 in a 101km cycle challenge. Peter Lyons in County Down shares how it felt to raise over £1,550 in a 101km cycle challenge. ... 26 July 2022
Real stories My dad inspires my music that fundraises for dementia research Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight. Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight. ... 06 June 2022
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