Alzheimer's Society chosen as 2012 National Gardens Scheme guest charity

For 2012, green-fingered NGS volunteers voted to support Alzheimer's Society.

Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Alzheimer's Society said:

'I am delighted that the National Gardens Scheme has chosen to support people with dementia. Every penny raised by this partnership will help people living with dementia today and fund research to find a cure for tomorrow.

'I have long been a fan of the wonderful National Gardens Scheme events. Anything that can encourage people to celebrate the outdoors whilst raising money for good causes is an incredibly worthwhile enterprise. I am sure our supporters and members will be delighted to hear that we have your support.'

George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Gardens Scheme said:

'Each year we ask our volunteers to nominate who our guest charity should be and Alzheimer's Society has been selected as our guest charity for 2012. As a national charity with a strong emphasis on support for people with dementia and their families, Alzheimer's Society is a perfect fit with our ongoing charitable aims.

'We are looking forward very much to working in partnership with Alzheimer's Society and helping to raise the awareness of the charity amongst our respective supporters.'

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Notes to editors:

About Alzheimer's Society

• 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 less than 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
  

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

About The National Gardens Scheme

• Founded in 1927, The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) has donated more than £22 million to charity in the last ten years. 
• The NGS will give £2.6 million in 2012 to nursing and other caring charities from money raised by opening more than 3,800 private gardens in England and Wales.
• The 2012 edition of the famous Yellow Book, listing opening details of all 3800 gardens is available to purchase from bookstores and garden centres or it can be ordered direct from the NGS - www.ngs.org.uk for £9.99 which includes all post and packaging charges.
• Charities supported by the National Gardens Scheme include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help the Hospices, Crossroads Care and Alzheimer's Society.
• Registered Charity No. 1112664
  

For more press information or images about NGS, please contact:

• Chris Morley on 01483 213900 or email cmorley@ngs.org.uk
  
• Graham Paskett or Liz Fenwick at Paskett Public Relations on 01332 258 335 or email grahampaskett@paskett.co.uk