News Tag: News. Football legend Sir Geoff Hurst MBE and cycling champion Geraint Thomas OBE surprise sports fans in support of Alzheimer’s Society Former English striker, Sir Geoff Hurst and 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas took part in surprising two sports fans living with dementia to highlight the importance of human contact in lockdown. Read more
Support us Tag: Support us. Make us your Beneficiary Charity of Choice If you are holding an event and would like to support a charity at the same time we would love to be a part of your special evening. Read more
Real stories Every step counts: Memory Walk is a great opportunity to support each other A supporter in Nottingham is taking part in Memory Walk again this year having seen the impact of dementia on her own family. A supporter in Nottingham is taking part in Memory Walk again this year having seen the impact of dementia on her own family. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Walking round the world to fundraise for dementia Tom walked over 6000 miles around the world, in memory of his late mum, to raise vital funds for Alzheimer's Society. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, he's now locked down at home in Buckinghamshire, but his mum is often on his mind. Tom walked over 6000 miles around the world, in memory of his late mum, to raise vital funds for Alzheimer's Society. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, he's now locked down at home in Buckinghamshire, but his mum is often on his mind. ... 20 May 2020 2comments.
Support us Tag: Support us. Take on a personal challenge Swim, run, cycle or walk this year and help us be there for everyone affected by dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society's response to the Government's £750 million charity package While the funding is a positive step forward, Kate Lee, CEO at Alzheimer's Society, says this is 'a drop in the ocean' for what's needed. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society announces PR Chairman Roland Rudd as Ambassador World renowned leader of corporate communications Roland Rudd is backing Alzheimer’s Society’s Emergency Appeal, following his appointment as an Ambassador with the charity. He has pledged 20% of his salary this year to the Society. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society announces John and Nula Suchet as Ambassadors Award-winning veteran newscaster John Suchet and his wife, author Nula Suchet, are backing Alzheimer’s Society’s Emergency Appeal, following their appointment as Alzheimer’s Society Ambassadors. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society launches Emergency Appeal to support vulnerable people affected by dementia Alzheimer’s Society has launched an Emergency Appeal to ask the public to help fund vital support for people affected by dementia in the UK, who may be isolated, alone and without basic support to help them eat, wash and take medication during the coronavirus crisis. Read more
Real stories Everyone loves cake: Looking forward to another Cupcake Day A Dementia Friend in Hertfordshire is getting ready to bake a difference again for this year’s Cupcake Day. A Dementia Friend in Hertfordshire is getting ready to bake a difference again for this year’s Cupcake Day. ... 01 April 2020
Real stories Raising money through marathons in tribute to my Nan with vascular dementia May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia. May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia. ... 18 February 2020 0comments.
Real stories Even more determined: Looking forward to Trek26 A supporter in Lancashire was so inspired by last year’s Trek26 that she’s set to do it again in 2020. A supporter in Lancashire was so inspired by last year’s Trek26 that she’s set to do it again in 2020. ... 31 January 2020