Alzheimer's Society puts best foot forward with Dunwoody

Turning his half-mile stretch into a 'Memory Walk Catwalk' they will be strutting their wellie-boot chic in Newmarket to raise awareness of Alzheimer's Society's annual fundraiser 'Memory Walk' and boost awareness of the Society's work in the local area.

Richard, whose father has dementia, will be raising vital funds for several charities including Alzheimer's Society. Pal Micky Quinn, will be on site offering a 'Celebrity fit-club' style warm up.  This year is the bi-centenary anniversary of the first ever attempt of this challenge by Captain Robert Barclay.  Alzheimer's Society will join Dunwoody at the 650-mile mark - a significant marker for both Richard and Alzheimer's Society, who this year aim to raise £650,000 from their own Memory Walk fundraiser.

Richard Dunwoody says,

'It's been a tough but exhilarating challenge so far. The sight of all the Memory Walk catwalkers will certainly brighten up the day.  Walking is a fantastic way to keep fit and if others want a slightly easier challenge they can always sign up to a Memory Walk to raise money for Alzheimer's Society.

Paul Dunnery, Area Manager, Alzheimer's Society says,

'It's fantastic that Richard has chosen to support Alzheimer's Society, keeping active is a step in the right direction to reducing your risk of dementia and walking is an easy way to get fit and explore your local area.  We hope he will inspire everyone to join their local Memory Walk fundraiser this September.  

Local Alzheimer's Society branches provide crucial services to the 27,500 people with dementia in the region. Richard has certainly chosen an unusual fundraising challenge and we wish him the very best in reaching the finishing line.'

Find out how to get involved in Memory Walk by visiting www.memorywalk.org.uk