Martyn runs for home in the Bupa London 10,000 for Alzheimer’s Society
Published 25 May 2011
The Financial Controller of a care home company has been inspired by some of their residents to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society by taking part in the Bupa London 10,000 on 30 May.
Martyn Lainchbury, aged 63 and from Enfield, has worked for the company for almost four years and in the course of his job regularly visits the homes, some of which provide specialist dementia care. Martyn said: 'We may think that dementia is something that won't affect us, but there are 750,000 people in the UK with dementia including a third of those people resident in care homes. In just 10 years, that will rise to 1 million so it is something which will touch us all at some time in our lives.' 'I might not make the fastest time, but, one way or another, I'll do it. Taking part in a Bupa Great Run for Alzheimer's Society is a great way to feel fitter and healthier whilst helping to support people with dementia and their carers.' Around 260 people are taking part in the Bupa London 10,000 for Alzheimer's Society on bank holiday Monday. The 10k run starts and ends in St James's Park and takes in some of the capital's most famous landmarks. 'We're very pleased to be supporting Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland for a third year. As the UK's leading provider of dementia care, we're committed to helping people with the disease to live well. We understand how important it is to work with Alzheimer's Society to support people with dementia today and find a cure for tomorrow. Signing up to support the Alzheimer's charities in a Bupa Great Run means you can get fit, help reduce your risk of dementia and raise money for a very worthwhile cause.' You can support Martyn by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/Martyn-Lainchbury.
Martyn, a keen cricketer, started running when he turned 60, encouraged by his daughter, Lianne, but this will be the first running event he's ever taken part in. He added:
- 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 ten 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
Bupa
- Bupa's purpose is to help people lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
- A leading international healthcare group, we offer personal and company health insurance, run care homes for older people and hospitals, and provide workplace health services, health assessments and chronic disease management services, including health coaching, and home healthcare.
- With no shareholders, we invest our profits to provide more and better healthcare.
- We are committed to making quality, patient-centred, affordable healthcare more accessible in the areas of wellness, chronic disease management and ageing.
- Employing nearly 52,000 people, Bupa has operations around the world, principally in the UK, Australia, Spain, New Zealand and the USA, as well as Hong Kong, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, India, China and across Latin America. For more information, visit www.bupa.com.
