Clumber Park turned blue this weekend as over 1,600 devoted Memory Walkers walked for loved ones affected by dementia
A wave of Alzheimer’s Society fundraisers turned Clumber Park, Worksop blue on Sunday 1st October 2023 at the charity’s Memory Walk, to help end the devastation caused by dementia.
The walk has already raised over £124,000 with more funds expected to come in over the coming weeks, with the charity predicting the final figure could be much higher.
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, with one in three people born in the UK today going on to develop the condition in their lifetime.
Alzheimer’s Society is vowing to help stop the devastation caused by dementia, with money raised from the family-friendly sponsored walks going towards funding crucial research and supporting people living with dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times.
Morgan Pike (28) who is a carer cut the ribbon for her beloved Bill as caring for him changed her life. She said:
“This is the first time I have ever considered fundraising for any charity but this is close to my heart. In January 2022, travelled to the home of Mr William Morris – (Bill) to become his live in carer. We clicked instantly and became the best of friends.”
“When Bill began to deteriorate due to his Alzheimer’s, I was a friendly and reassuring face and I promised him I wouldn’t leave his side. I am enormously proud to say, it was a promise I was able to keep and I held his hand when he took his last breathe.”
“Dementia is extremely tough on bad days and without support people just can’t cope. Alzheimer’s Society is an amazing charity with a support line that helps both carers and family.”
Alice Grewcock, Alzheimer’s Society Community Fundraiser for Nottinghamshire, said:
“We are in awe of our incredible fundraisers, who turned out in their hundreds to support the over 12,700 people living with dementia across Nottinghamshire and the 69,500 across the East Midlands.”
“It was extremely moving to see so many people come together to honour or remember their loved ones. Every pound raised from Clumber Park Memory walk will make a huge difference.”
Supporters walked to fund faster diagnosis, ongoing support and vital research, helping people with dementia live more fulfilled lives now and in the future. Alice added:
Little ones walk for their loved ones at the family friendly Clumber Park Memory Walk
“I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this year’s Clumber Park Memory Walk such a brilliant success.”
Visit memorywalk.org.uk to find out more about the remaining Memory Walk events or to organise your own Memory Walk at a location and time of your choosing.
Posted on 03 October 2023
