Alzheimer’s Research Launches Flagship Walking Event

Alzheimer s Research UK is launching a new flagship walking event in three locations this summer

Walk For A Cure the charity s brand new event series will start with three 5km fundraising walks in July in Lee Valley, London; Harrogate, Yorkshire; and Edinburgh Scotland

The family-friendly walks will bring people impacted by dementia together Among those taking part will be Alzheimer’s Research UK supporter Olive Munro who was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2017

Julia Sobik Head of Sporting Events for Alzheimer s Research UK said:

We are delighted to be launching our new Walk For A Cureevent series in three stunning UK locations this summer

“Almost one million people are living with dementia in the UK today

Tragically not one of them will survive Alzheimer s Research UK exists to change that

Come and join us on the Walk For A Cure Your support will fund pioneering dementia research that will help us to save people from the heartbreak of dementia

The first walk takes place in Lee Valley Park London on Saturday 8 July followed by a walk through The Stray in the heart of Harrogate on Sunday 23 July The final walk of the series will take place in Holyrood Park, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic and beautiful locations, on Sunday 30 July

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But I am constantly aware of my diagnosis and worried about how things will get worse

I know that developments in dementia research are likely to come too late for me, but I’m determined to do what I can to help scientists find a cure so future generations will not be affected

I have six grandchildren and I hope that in their lifetime s dementia will become something that people no longer need to worry about But this will not happen without support for research

“That’s why I’m so excited to take part in Walk For A Cure and I hope lots of people will join me at the event in Edinburgh and attend the other events around the country ”

For more details of the events and to sign up visit:

ARUK | Walk For A Cure (alzheimersresearchuk org)

A team from Alzheimer’s Research UK will be at each event, supporting you and providing information and guidance along the way There will be lots of places to sit, before, during and after the walk Water stops and support staff will be available across the events

Alzheimer’s Research UK supporter Olive Munro lives in Perthshire and will be taking part in the Edinburgh event

She said: “When I was told I had vascular dementia it was very upsetting I am fortunate that I am currently still able to live life to the full