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Sugar, alcohol or both: Will you quit for a bit?

Sarah Maling, in our Mass Participation Events team, cut out sugar and alcohol for a month last year, and she’s looking forward to Quit for a Bit this March.

Quit for a Bit is one of the newest ways that you can raise money for Alzheimer’s Society, and you can join us by taking up the challenge this March. 

We already have amazing events like Cupcake Day and Memory Walk that involve thousands of people and bring in millions of pounds each year.

However, my team is always looking for new ideas to inspire as many people as possible to unite against dementia. We test every idea carefully to make sure it works. 

Quit for a Bit asks people to raise sponsorship money by giving up either sugar, alcohol or both for a month, and it really struck a chord when we tested it last year. 

‘I was amazed by the generosity of friends and family,’ says Sarah.

As a bit of a sugar addict, I put my money where my mouth is by taking on the challenge to quit alcohol and sugar. I must admit, the first week was a struggle!

Yet I was amazed by the generosity of friends and family, which helped me make it through the month and to raise more money than I had expected.

Quit for a Bit will be happening again in March – why not take up the challenge yourself?

Quit for a bit

Whether it’s the after-work pint or the office biscuit tin that gets you every time, Alzheimer’s Society challenges you to pick one to ditch.

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Dementia together magazine: Feb/Mar 20

Dementia together magazine is for everyone in the dementia movement and anyone affected by the condition.
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