LIMERICK people are being invited to make every step count for the third successive Alzheimer’s Memory Walk on Sunday, September 18.
An estimated 2,691 people live with dementia in Limerick, and this is expected to more than double by 2045.
Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) ambassadors, comedian Neil Delamere and beauty expert Pamela Laird, are asking the people of Limerick to make every step count on the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk.
It is a family-friendly event suitable for all ages and abilities to raise awareness and funds for dementia supports. The ASI hopes that 3,000 walkers will help raise €250,000 for services that help support the 64,000 people with dementia and their family carers across Ireland.
ASI Fundraising Manager, Nikki Keegan said they were looking forward to walking together for those living with dementia on what promises to be a great event for all the family.
Neil Delamere says he is excited to team up with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and show his support for Alzheimer’s Memory Walk.
“Alzheimer’s and dementia is a huge issue for our society. We can all do our part and Walk on Sunday, September 18 to raise much-needed funds for the 500,000 people in Ireland whose families have been affected by dementia. The ASI really relies on funds to keep its supports and services going such as day care, home care, dementia advisers, family carer training, Alzheimer Cafes and social clubs,” Delamere explained.
“As demand continues to increase, so does the pressure on these support services; every day, at least 30 people are diagnosed with dementia in Ireland – even people in their 30s/40s/50s.
Join us on September 18 whether you walk by yourself, with your family or your friends. You can help make a huge difference to the lives of people with dementia in Ireland, and their carers,”he added.
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