Vicky McClure joins Nottinghamshire memory walkers to raise more than £100,000 for Alzheimer's Society
More than 1,000 walkers raised £106,293 at Nottingham Memory Walk to help fund Alzheimer’s Society’s vital dementia support and groundbreaking research.
The total includes £3,651.64 donated by generous walkers on the day.
Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador and BAFTA award-winning actor Vicky McClure MBE joined the event, which featured a performance by Our Dementia Choir.
Taking part in her 15th Memory Walk, Vicky walked in memory of her Nana Iris, Nana Jean, Grandad Ralph and members of Our Dementia Choir.
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer.
Around a million people are living with dementia in the UK, including more than 74,000 across the East Midlands.
Thousands more care for someone with the condition.
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia support and research charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia, giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future.
Tom Carter, Alzheimer’s Society’s local services manager for the East Midlands, said: “We cannot thank Nottingham Memory Walkers enough, every step contributed to this incredible total of more than £106,000.
"By taking part, our supporters are a real force for change.
"It will take a society to beat dementia and Nottingham Memory Walkers showed what society in action looks like.
"Everyone who walked or donated is part of the fight to beat dementia.”
For help and support, call Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Support Line on 0333 1503456.
To find out more about Memory Walk and other events visit alzheimers.org.uk/fundraise