Longford Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in the Mall on Sunday
The Longford Alzheimer’s Memory Walk takes place at 3pm from The Mall Complex on Sunday, September24 for a 5km leisurely walk to ensure everyone can get involved.
Breda Dunne will lead the Longford Alzheimer’s Memory Walk and she said, “I am thrilled to be a Local Champion for the 2023 Alzheimer's Memory Walk. I'm really looking forward to the walk and meeting up with families to remember loved ones.
“We will raise awareness and funds for the services that the Alzheimer Society of Ireland provides across the county.
“I would urge everyone to get behind the walk and register now for their participation pack at www.memorywalk.ie.”
The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly event suitable for all ages and walking abilities to unite friends, families and communities to raise awareness and funds for dementia supports.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is aiming to secure over 3,000 walkers across Ireland to participate and help raise funds for vital services that support so many people living with dementia and those who care for them.
These services include Daycare, Daycare at Home, Family Carer Training, Social Clubs, Cafés, and a National Helpline.
An estimated 64,000 people live with dementia in Ireland, which according to leading dementia experts will more than double to over 150,000 by 2045.
Members of the public can sign up to participate in the Walk at www.memorywalk.ie.
Registrations cost €5 for kids and €18 for adults and include a participation pack with a Memory Walk t-shirt. The closing date for registrations to receive your participation pack before the walk is 12 noon on Wednesday, September 20.
For those who cannot walk on the day, they can still support the event by donating at www.Alzheimer.ie.