Memory Walk in Yeovil for Alzheimer's Society

PEOPLE are being asked to put on their walking shoes and support the Yeovil Memory Walk on Saturday, September 21, in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

For the third year running Memory Walk 2013 will be held in partnership with Bupa Care Homes.

Together, Alzheimer’s Society and Bupa aim to support more people living with dementia through the vital funds that are raised.

Jill Lock, the South and East Somerset Services Manager from Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Memory Walk is a fantastic way to spend a morning. From a four-year-old to his 80-year-old gran and her dog, Memory Walk sees whole families coming together to fight dementia. Additionally an array of entertainment and refreshments will be available making it a lovely day out for everyone who takes part.”

Jill added: “There are over 9,000 people who have dementia in Somerset. Thanks to the support of Bupa Care Homes, Memory Walk is able to support more people living with dementia and their carers through the vital funds that are raised.”

PHOTO - RIGHT: Actress Carey Mulligan has supported the Memory Walk in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.

Les, a volunteer and supporter of the society, who took part in last year’s Memory Walk along with his young puppy dog, said: “We had a fabulous day last year, making it a family day out with a picnic to follow.

“We were walking for my father-in-law who has dementia. I got myself sponsored by friends and neighbours to help support the work of Alzheimer’s Society.”

This year’s Yeovil’s Memory Walk takes place in YeovilCountryPark on Saturday, September 21, starting at 11am and is open to people of all ages, children to grandparents.

To register for Yeovil Memory Walk, visit www.memorywalk.org.uk/Yeovil or call 0845 306 08 98.

The national charity event has won the support of Great Gatsby actress Carey Mulligan who in an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Carey’s nan has dementia and so has grown up experiencing the effects the condition has on her.

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