TV presenter Martin King has issued a final rallying call for the Donegal public to make every step count for the second successive Virtual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk.
The event, proudly supported by Iceland, takes place nationwide on Sunday, 19th September.
It is estimated that there are 2451 people living with dementia in Donegal and for every one person with the condition, three others are directly affected.
The number of people with the condition, nationally, will more than double in the next 25 years to over 150,000 by 2045.
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly series of walks suitable for all ages and abilities to unite together with their families and communities to raise awareness and funds for dementia supports.
The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland (ASI) is hoping that 5,000 walkers across Ireland will help raise €250,000 for vital services.
The money is needed to support many sufferers and their family carers across Ireland through the Covid-19 public health emergency and the aftermath of the lockdown.
Walk on your own, with your household or your pet dog, it’s guaranteed to be a feel-good and uplifting occasion.
It’s up to you where you walk, from the back garden to the local park – remember on Sunday, September 19th – It’s Your Walk, Your Way.
Family-friendly prices €7 for kids and €18 for adults. Follow these 3 easy steps to take part: 1. Visit www.memorywalk.ie; 2. Register for your pack and t-shirt; 3. Plan your route for Sunday, September 19th.
Martin King shared his family connection with dementia in a moving documentary called ‘We Need to Talk About Dementia.’
Martin’s mother, Christina, was diagnosed with dementia and passed away in 2019.
“I am delighted to be a part of Alzheimer’s Memory Walk this year – it’s a terrific way to raise awareness and raise vital funds for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland during World Alzheimer’s Month in September,” he said.
Go to www.memorywalk.ie for details.
