I'm a Celebrity star gives money raised to Alzheimer's Society’s work
Published 10 December 2008
Biff, Baff, Boff! David Van Day returns from the jungle with dollars for dementia.
He may have cut a controversial figure in the jungle but the appearance of David Van Day on the popular reality show, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, has resulted in much needed funds to help people with dementia and their carers.
The former member of hit eighties bands Dollar and Bucks Fizz chose to support Alzheimer's Society, and the work of his local Alzheimer's Society branch in Brighton, through money raised by telephone votes on the ITV1 jungle reality show that had the nation talking.
David caused a storm in the jungle by standing up to fellow contestants and undergoing the horrors of the bush-tucker trials the programme is so famous for, but every vote for David has helped Alzheimer's Society support those affected by dementia.
David Van Day says,
Alzheimer's Society thanks David for his support and wishes him luck with his soon to be released single.
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The former member of hit eighties bands Dollar and Bucks Fizz chose to support Alzheimer's Society, and the work of his local Alzheimer's Society branch in Brighton, through money raised by telephone votes on the ITV1 jungle reality show that had the nation talking.
David caused a storm in the jungle by standing up to fellow contestants and undergoing the horrors of the bush-tucker trials the programme is so famous for, but every vote for David has helped Alzheimer's Society support those affected by dementia.
David Van Day says,
I'm a real fan of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and saw it as an ideal opportunity to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and help people with dementia, a cause close to my heart.
Alzheimer's Society thanks David for his support and wishes him luck with his soon to be released single.
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- 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 will die with dementia
- 700,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years nearly a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051.
- Dementia is not a natural part of ageing; it is caused by diseases of the brain and robs people of their lives.
- Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and those who care for them. Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Alzheimer's Society needs to raise money to care for people today and to find a cure for tomorrow. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk
- Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0845 300 0336 or visit alzheimers.org.uk
