Memory
Walk
Saturday
20 September 2008
We would like to thank all of
our walkers who took part in the 2007 Memory Walk. Their
generosity has helped to raise over £1000 towards our services
for local people with dementia and their carers.
To mark World Alzheimer’s day the Newcastle branch of the
Alzheimer’s Society will be holding a Memory Walk along
Newcastle’s famous and historic Quayside on Saturday 20
September at 1pm. This is a fundraising and awareness raising
event so we need your support.
This is your chance to walk in memory of - or in support of - a
loved one, whether it's a relative or friend. As well as
celebrating your memories of them, it's also a great way to raise
money to help local people affected by dementia, their carers and
families.
You can walk as an individual or as part of a group with family
or friends. We start our walk from the Newcastle side of the
Millennium Bridge and continue along the Quayside, passing some of
the many bridges spanning the River Tyne to the Business Park in
Elswick and returning back to the Millennium Bridge.
The walk is just over 2 miles and can take up to
1 hour to complete (including one refreshment stop) – it's not obligatory to complete the full distance! The walk is
suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and dogs! There is good car
parking facilities on the Quayside, near the Law Courts and the
surrounding area. QuayLink
bus services run every ten minutes from the Haymarket to the
Quayside.
All registered walkers will receive a
certificate upon completion of the walk. So come along and
support us and let’s make this a great day out. To receive your
registration and sponsorship forms please call us on 0191 274
2727
or email: Alznewcastle@aol.com
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I’ve just been diagnosed with
dementia. I’m not too sure what the future holds for me but I know the
Alzheimer’s Society are there to help and support me. I’m really glad I did
the Memory Walk to help the local branch with its work and to raise
awareness about this illness.
