Alzheimer’s Society celebrity supporter Robert Gwilym surprises hardworking local carer with a mini break for two
Published 8 June 2010
Pat Clements had a double surprise when she met Robert Gwilym, who presented her with a European mini break courtesy of easyJet and KPMG, as a thank you for caring for her mother.
Pat, (59) from Whitchurch cares full-time for her mum, who has dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease. Pat also leads Alzheimer's Society's local Singing for the Brain sessions for people with dementia and their carers.
Alzheimer's Society is the charity of the year for easyJet and KPMG. Ahead of Carers' Week (Monday 14 June - Sunday 20 June), and to recognise the unerring commitment of family carers nationwide, five carers across the country have been presented with a mini break for two. Pat was presented with a pair of return flights to any destination in Europe courtesy of easyJet. Professional services firm KPMG is providing a two-night hotel stay in Pat's choice of Holiday Inn hotel, courtesy of InterContinental Hotels Group. 
'I was honoured to present Pat with this very well deserved mini break. It was very humbling to meet her and learn more about the care she gives her mum every single day.'
Sian Evans, External Affairs Manager - West at Alzheimer's Society said:
'Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain, and can affect anyone. Carers for people with dementia often carry on without realising how tired or tense they have become. A holiday could help them to relax and recharge their batteries. We're very excited that together with easyJet and KPMG, Alzheimer's Society can provide Pat with some all-important respite.
Pat said,
Holidaymakers can support Alzheimer's Society this summer by donating their loose change on easyJet flights from July to September 5.'I was really excited to meet Robert Gwilym, and delighted to receive the mini-break. I love my mum and am always there for her, but caring can be very tiring so it will be lovely to go away for a little while.'
Alzheimer's Society relies on the generosity of people like easyJet and KPMG staff and customers to support people to live well with dementia today and find a cure for tomorrow.
