Frasier star backs Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk

The American actor, who played Dr Niles Crane in the American sitcom, recently completed a three-month stint in the West End production of La Bete and is a keen supporter of the Alzheimer's Association in the US.

David is familiar with the illness as his grandfather had Alzheimer's and his father had dementia.

He is now encouraging Londoners to get involved in Memory Walk - Alzheimer's Society biggest fundraising event, which aims to raise thousands of pounds to support people living with dementia in the capital.

David says,

 

'Walk. Get your friends to walk. Get your colleagues to walk. One way or another, Alzheimer's disease is in all of our futures, unless we act now.'

 

This year's Memory Walk, sponsored by healthcare provider Simplyhealth, is being held on Sunday, 26 September at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, next to London's Imperial War Museum. Walkers can take part in two and a half, six and ten mile walk.

It is one of 12 flagship walks being held across the UK throughout September. 

For more information about the Memory Walk visit memorywalk.org.uk

Note to editors

• One in three people over 65 will die with dementia
• Alzheimer's Society research shows that 750,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In just 15 years a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051
• Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them 
• Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 
• Alzheimer's Society supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow. We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. 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

Press Office 0207 423 3595 Email: press@alzheimers.org.uk

Simplyhealth

• Simplyhealth are the sponsors of MemoryWalk 2010
• Previously known as HSA, BCWA, LHF, HealthSure and Totally Active, our family of health companies have joined together over the last 8 years to form Simplyhealth
• At Simplyhealth, we have been providing healthcare solutions for nearly 140 years, dedicated to serving our customers through a variety of cash plans, dental plans, private medical insurance, healthcare trusts and mobility and living aids 
• Simplyhealth is a trading name of Simplyhealth Access, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority
• As of December 2009, Simplyhealth had 1.3 million customers providing cover for some 2.3 million people
• Simplyhealth is committed to making a positive impact on its communities. Each year, we help health related charities and causes to the tune of at least £1million
• For further information please contact Caroline Lakeman, Public Relations Manager 0844 579 2274/07795 294447 or Lynsey Thorp, Public Relations Executive 0844 579 2266  or visit simplyhealth.co.uk/media-centre

For further information please contact:
Caroline Lakeman, Public Relations Manager 0844 579 2274/07795 294447
Lynsey Thorp, Public Relations Executive 0844 579 2266