Riding to Santiago di Compostela in memory of mum

Riding in memory of her mother, Anne is aiming to raise £10,000 for a 2-part workshop for family carers to explore living with dementia.

Ann will travel over 1300 miles spanning England, France and Spain to reach her destination in the North West of Spain. She hopes that through her journey will help raise awareness of the work, support and research of the Alzheimer's Society.

Ann says:

'Some say I am mad, crazy. Some on the other hand say - WOW brilliant, fantastic! Go for it! What an adventure! And what a great idea!  I am doing this in memory of my mother, but also for all the other families and individuals who have experienced the very distressing time of having to cope with this illness.'

Jo Swinhoe, director of fundraising at the Alzheimer's Society, said:

'We are delighted that Ann is taking on such an adventurous challenge for us in order to raise much needed cash for the Society. On behalf of the 700,000 people in the UK who live with dementia, their families, friends and carers, we would like to say an enormous thank you. We wish Ann every success with her trek and urge everyone to support her in her fundraising efforts.'

Follow Ann's progress

For more information, and updates on Ann's travels, you can visit her website: http://www.annbishop.me.uk

You can also make a donation towards Ann's £10,000 target via her JustGiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/inolgasmemory

Press coverage

Ann to ride 1,300 mile Pilgrim's Way for Mum - Maldon Standard, 30 April 2007

Fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society

Anyone who wants to follow in Ann's hoofsteps can join one of the Alzheimer's Society's adventure walking or biking treks in Iceland, Peru, the Sahara, China, Cuba, Paris, Egypt or Africa. Please contact 0870 417 0192 or log on to www.alzheimers.org.uk/events to find out more.