Location for Limerick's Alzheimer's Memory Walk has been revealed

THE annual Alzheimer's memory walk takes place across 30 locations in Ireland and will happen in Mungret Park this year. 

The event gives families, friends and those living with dementia the opportunity to come together, honour, celebrate and raise funds for the vital support services that The Alzheimer Society of Ireland provides. The Mungret Park Alzheimer’s Memory Walk starts at 11am from the park entrance on Sunday, 24th September for a 5km leisurely walk to ensure everyone can get involved.    

Speaking of the event, Seán Donal O’Shea, Dementia Advisor for Limerick City and County commented, “I’m walking for my mother Debby who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s when she was 50. Her anniversary is coming up shortly. I’m also walking for all the people living in Limerick with dementia and their families and carers.”    

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 in the next 25 years to over 150,000 by 2045. 

Members of the public can sign up now to participate in the 2023 Alzheimer’s Memory 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 a participation pack before the walk is 12noon on Wednesday, September 20.

For those who cannot walk on the day, they can still support the Memory Walk by donating at www.alzheimer.ie.  

The Limerick’s Alzheimer’s Memory Walk takes place on September 24 2023 at 11am.