Comedian and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Jo Brand is headlining a virtual comedy night - Joke’s on You, Dementia! hosted by actor and comedian, Hugh Dennis on Thursday 11 March at 7pm, to raise vital funds for people living with dementia.
Alistair Steward took on a challenge every day throughout December in the lead up to the first Christmas without his mum. Having raised over £4,000 so far, he explains how the QuestGates partnership with Insurance United Against Dementia is making a difference.
Simon Beale, former CEO of MS Amlin and currently adviser to Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance shares his story on how he got involved with IUAD and his personal connection to dementia.
Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge.
Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge.
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Santander UK employees have raised more than £1 million for the company’s national charity partners Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland by taking part in fundraising events such as Memory Walk, Cupcake Day, It’s a Knockout and Elf Day since the partnership began in 2019.
When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye.
When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye.
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Rachael Slee in Barry, south Wales, remembers last year’s Elf Day at Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Rachael Slee in Barry, south Wales, remembers last year’s Elf Day at Vale of Glamorgan Council.
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Robert Crowley lost his wife Julie to dementia last year. Dealing with his grief, Robert used his experiences as a carer to create an album of music that he hopes can help others in the same position.
Robert Crowley lost his wife Julie to dementia last year. Dealing with his grief, Robert used his experiences as a carer to create an album of music that he hopes can help others in the same position.
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Carey Mulligan, Jonathan Pryce CBE and Vicky McClure have completed their own Memory Walks for Alzheimer’s Society to support people affected by dementia, worst hit by coronavirus crisis.
Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador and famous choreographer Arlene Phillips CBE spoke and danced with former dance teacher Julie, who is living with dementia, to highlight the importance of keeping active.
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