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My lovely dad passed away in August from...
I’m volunteering at the Alzheimer’s Society...
Walking in memory of my wonderful late wife Sylvia. A...
I am truly glad to have found a platform where I can...
My grandad suffered from Alzheimer’s when I was...
I'm walking for the young lady I support.
She has down Syndrome and now a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer's.
I'll be walking for the 5th or 6th time this year with my sister-in-law, in memory of my amazing mum.
Mum was clever, funny, bright and kind and loved finding the...
Me and the girls started doing the memory walk about 6 years ago as our mam and our auntie were diagnosed with alzheimers and also my sisters mother in law but since...
On 3rd October 2026, my partner and I will be taking...
My dad a dementia and he was suffering and he wanted to die the way he wanted to be. I miss him and I care for him. I have two ears in my eyes and us when I see him...
My mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a few years ago and continues to face each day with a smile and a song. Mum gave her life to others. She was a devoted wife,...
I walk in loving memory of my mom, Joan Ann — a...
My lovely dad passed away in August from Alzheimer’s disease. He was diagnosed in 2021 and whilst the disease slowly took him away from us, the essence of him as a wonderful man remained - even offering to share his flapjacks!
I am swimming 10 miles in 30 days to honour him and do something positive with my grief.
I am swimming 10 miles in 30 days to honour him and do something positive with my grief.
Jessica
I’m volunteering at the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk in Manchester because dementia isn’t something I simply know about — it’s something my family lives with every single day.
My dad, Denis, has vascular dementia. He is a huge part of who I am, and watching dementia change someone you love is incredibly difficult. It has taken away pieces of the person we knew, changed the way he communicates and interacts with the world, and meant that things we once took for granted now feel incredibly precious.
My family has had to learn how to navigate a world of care, hospital appointments, decisions, advocacy and uncertainty. My dad is now living in residential care, and while we are incredibly grateful for the people who support him, there is still so much that families have to carry alongside their loved one.
Dementia doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. It affects partners, children, grandchildren and entire families. It changes relationships, creates worry and brings a constant sense of loss — even while the person you love is still here.
I wanted to volunteer at the Memory Walk because I know first-hand how important awareness, support and community are to families affected by dementia. I’ll be helping behind the scenes, supporting participants and helping make the event possible, but for me, I’ll be doing it all for Dad.
I’m proud to give my time in his name — and for every family facing dementia. ❤️
My dad, Denis, has vascular dementia. He is a huge part of who I am, and watching dementia change someone you love is incredibly difficult. It has taken away pieces of the person we knew, changed the way he communicates and interacts with the world, and meant that things we once took for granted now feel incredibly precious.
My family has had to learn how to navigate a world of care, hospital appointments, decisions, advocacy and uncertainty. My dad is now living in residential care, and while we are incredibly grateful for the people who support him, there is still so much that families have to carry alongside their loved one.
Dementia doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. It affects partners, children, grandchildren and entire families. It changes relationships, creates worry and brings a constant sense of loss — even while the person you love is still here.
I wanted to volunteer at the Memory Walk because I know first-hand how important awareness, support and community are to families affected by dementia. I’ll be helping behind the scenes, supporting participants and helping make the event possible, but for me, I’ll be doing it all for Dad.
I’m proud to give my time in his name — and for every family facing dementia. ❤️
Olivia
Walking in memory of my wonderful late wife Sylvia. A vibrant woman who lit up every room she walked into. A loving caring mother loved by everyone who was lucky enough to meet her.
Alan
I am truly glad to have found a platform where I can give back and support such an important cause. I strongly believe that, ultimately, we are all here to take care of one another. As I embark on this next chapter.
Sir Moet
My grandad suffered from Alzheimer’s when I was younger and died 13 years ago. It was a very tough time for me and my family so I wanted to do something to help other families dealing with the disease.
Michael
I'm walking for the young lady I support.
She has down Syndrome and now a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer's.
She has down Syndrome and now a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer's.
Paul
I'll be walking for the 5th or 6th time this year with my sister-in-law, in memory of my amazing mum.
Mum was clever, funny, bright and kind and loved finding the good and the fun in everything.
When I lost her – after about 7 years with Alzheimer’s – people told me ‘not to worry, you actually lost her years ago, when she became ill’. If that was supposed to make me feel better, it didn’t. Instead I actually felt that I’d lost her twice – the wonderful, kind, supportive Mum I’d had since birth AND the precious, confused, frightened little Mum that she’d become at the end.
Fortunately my stepfather and I were able to take care of Mum at home; she was so tiny we could help her into and out of the bath and look after her ourselves. If it had been my stepfather who’d become ill, it would have been much more difficult, as neither she nor I would have been able to lift him.
Whenever we had questions, the Alzheimer’s Society website was a great source of information and ideas to help us find our way through and hopefully all the work that Alzheimer’s Society does will be able to find a cure or something to slow down the progression of the disease, to help keep your loved ones around for just a few precious months more.
Mum was clever, funny, bright and kind and loved finding the good and the fun in everything.
When I lost her – after about 7 years with Alzheimer’s – people told me ‘not to worry, you actually lost her years ago, when she became ill’. If that was supposed to make me feel better, it didn’t. Instead I actually felt that I’d lost her twice – the wonderful, kind, supportive Mum I’d had since birth AND the precious, confused, frightened little Mum that she’d become at the end.
Fortunately my stepfather and I were able to take care of Mum at home; she was so tiny we could help her into and out of the bath and look after her ourselves. If it had been my stepfather who’d become ill, it would have been much more difficult, as neither she nor I would have been able to lift him.
Whenever we had questions, the Alzheimer’s Society website was a great source of information and ideas to help us find our way through and hopefully all the work that Alzheimer’s Society does will be able to find a cure or something to slow down the progression of the disease, to help keep your loved ones around for just a few precious months more.
Ruth
Me and the girls started doing the memory walk about 6 years ago as our mam and our auntie were diagnosed with alzheimers and also my sisters mother in law but since then my sisters mother in law passed away 3 years ago and in june this year our auntie passed away so this year it's in memory of them both but recently our other auntie has been diagnosed with this heartbreaking disease 💜
Michelle
On 3rd October 2026, my partner and I will be taking part in a sponsored walk to raise awareness of dementia and to honour the memory of my beloved Nana, who we sadly lost two years ago.
Dementia is a cruel disease that affects not only those living with it but also the families and loved ones who watch them battle it every day. It steals memories, independence, and precious moments that can never be replaced.
My Nana was one of the most important people in my life. She was kind, loving, strong, and always there when I needed her. She brought so much warmth and happiness to everyone around her, and not a day goes by that I don’t miss her. Losing her to dementia was heartbreaking, and I want to do something meaningful in her memory.
This walk is dedicated to my Nana and to every person and family affected by dementia. By raising awareness and funds, I hope to help support the incredible work being done to improve the lives of those living with this condition and to move closer to a future where fewer families have to experience the pain it causes.
Any donation, no matter how small, would mean the world to us. Thank you for your support, kindness, and for helping us keep my Nana’s memory alive while raising awareness for such an important cause.
Ria x
Dementia is a cruel disease that affects not only those living with it but also the families and loved ones who watch them battle it every day. It steals memories, independence, and precious moments that can never be replaced.
My Nana was one of the most important people in my life. She was kind, loving, strong, and always there when I needed her. She brought so much warmth and happiness to everyone around her, and not a day goes by that I don’t miss her. Losing her to dementia was heartbreaking, and I want to do something meaningful in her memory.
This walk is dedicated to my Nana and to every person and family affected by dementia. By raising awareness and funds, I hope to help support the incredible work being done to improve the lives of those living with this condition and to move closer to a future where fewer families have to experience the pain it causes.
Any donation, no matter how small, would mean the world to us. Thank you for your support, kindness, and for helping us keep my Nana’s memory alive while raising awareness for such an important cause.
Ria x
Ria
My dad a dementia and he was suffering and he wanted to die the way he wanted to be. I miss him and I care for him. I have two ears in my eyes and us when I see him pass away and suffering. He'll always be my heart and never let go of him. I'll think about him every single day
Johnathan
My mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a few years ago and continues to face each day with a smile and a song. Mum gave her life to others. She was a devoted wife, hardworking mum, teacher and SENCO, friend and sister. She gave her time to supporting village charities and later, supported dad in his charity work. I plan to do a 5 mile Memory Walk on my birthday of the walk we used to do together when I was a child in the village I was raised in.
Claire
I walk in loving memory of my mom, Joan Ann — a woman whose kindness, strength, and quiet determination shaped everyone lucky enough to know her. Her legacy lives in the way she showed up for people, the way she listened, the way she loved, and the way she moved through the world with grace even when life became difficult.
My mom loved to walk. Walking brought her peace and joy, and it’s one of the many simple, beautiful things Alzheimer’s slowly took from her. So, each step I take in this Walk is a step she can no longer take, and a step toward a future where no family has to watch this disease steal pieces of the person they love.
Your donation carries real meaning. It supports care, education, research, and hope for families navigating Alzheimer’s today. It helps preserve dignity, provide resources, and push us closer to breakthroughs that will change lives. Every gift honors, my mom’s memory and strengthens her
Thank you for supporting this Walk, for remembering Joan Ann with me, and for helping build a world where memories are protected, not lost.
My mom loved to walk. Walking brought her peace and joy, and it’s one of the many simple, beautiful things Alzheimer’s slowly took from her. So, each step I take in this Walk is a step she can no longer take, and a step toward a future where no family has to watch this disease steal pieces of the person they love.
Your donation carries real meaning. It supports care, education, research, and hope for families navigating Alzheimer’s today. It helps preserve dignity, provide resources, and push us closer to breakthroughs that will change lives. Every gift honors, my mom’s memory and strengthens her
Thank you for supporting this Walk, for remembering Joan Ann with me, and for helping build a world where memories are protected, not lost.
Tammy
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