News Tag: News. Alan Titchmarsh backs fundraising efforts of 32-year-old with dementia in ‘very special’ Love Your Garden episode TV personality Alan Titchmarsh has announced his support for Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk campaign, ahead of the release of the latest season of ITV’s Love Your Garden. Read more
Information Tag: Information. You are helping people living with dementia. Thank you After working as a pharmacist for nearly 40 years and caring for his mother, who had dementia, Roger Walker understands the challenges that people affected by the condition can face. He’s also seen how people with dementia can be supported to continue living a full life, something he now draws on as a Side by Side volunteer. Read more
News Tag: News. Celebrities share private family photos and memories of loved ones affected by dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk Six high-profile celebrities including Vicky McClure, Rhod Gilbert and Sir Tony Robinson are supporting Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walks in September and October to raise vital funds for dementia research and support. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Your donation is helping the fight against dementia When Sandra’s mum’s application for NHS Continuing Healthcare was first turned down, she had to use her mum’s life savings to fund the care. The system of support for people with dementia is unfair, unsustainable and needs an urgent overhaul. But your generous donation is helping us campaign for the Government to fix dementia care. Read more
Support us Tag: Support us. Swimming training zone We have everything you need to get ready for your swim. Download our training guides, get planning your own schedule and let us know if you need any help along the way! Read more
Information Tag: Information. Face-to-face fundraising locations Check out where you can find our Alzheimer's Society fundraisers this week. Read more
Real stories ‘Of course I will’: Hosting your own Memory Walk If there isn’t already a Memory Walk event near you this autumn, you can still host your own, as Christine Bridges discovered last year. If there isn’t already a Memory Walk event near you this autumn, you can still host your own, as Christine Bridges discovered last year. ... 31 July 2019 0comments.
Information Tag: Information. Fundraising for your event Here you’ll find everything you need to help you with your fundraising and ensure you beat that target! Read more
Real stories Trekking to change the future through dementia research Jo, a dedicated Research Network volunteer, took part in a life-changing experience to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society research. Our research aims to not only find new treatments for dementia, but also improve care for everyone affected by the condition today. Jo, a dedicated Research Network volunteer, took part in a life-changing experience to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society research. Our research aims to not only find new treatments for dementia, but also improve care for everyone affected by the condition today. ... 31 July 2019 1comment.
Real stories Cycling from London to Tokyo to fundraise for dementia Both Adam and Tim's grandmothers sadly passed away with Alzheimer's disease. Here Adam shares how his special relationship with his Nan, Sheila Banks, and his love for music inspired him to undertake the challenge of a lifetime. Both Adam and Tim's grandmothers sadly passed away with Alzheimer's disease. Here Adam shares how his special relationship with his Nan, Sheila Banks, and his love for music inspired him to undertake the challenge of a lifetime. ... 29 July 2019
News Tag: News. Mum, 35, unites with Alzheimer’s Society to find dementia cure through Memory Walk campaign after test heartache A mother of two young children joins Memory Walk to raise vital funds to beat dementia, after learning she will develop a rare inherited form of the condition. Read more
Support us Tag: Support us. Tips for collecting sponsorship money and donations Advice and tips for collecting sponsorship money and donations after your event. Read more