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I'm doing Memory Walk to raise awareness of young people's experiences with dementia
A collage of photographs with Sophia, her Papa, and the rest of the family, with a title that reads 'Our Darling Papa'
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Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why, in 2022, she completed a Memory Walk in her papa's memory.

Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why, in 2022, she completed a Memory Walk in her papa's memory.

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08 September 2025
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I swam the English Channel to fundraise for dementia
Lindsey stood on a boat, wearing a medal and tiara
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Lindsey Walke, in Plymouth, shares her experience of swimming the English Channel to help fight dementia.

Lindsey Walke, in Plymouth, shares her experience of swimming the English Channel to help fight dementia.

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31 July 2025
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‘Do something you enjoy and be brave’ – ideas for raising funds to fight dementia
Singer at Rock for Alzheimer's, charity crafters and their makes, and Derek sat next to his vintage Landrover
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Three Alzheimer’s Society supporters share their tips about how to get the most out of fundraising.

Three Alzheimer’s Society supporters share their tips about how to get the most out of fundraising.

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29 May 2025
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What does our blue flower badge represent?
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We love seeing our badges out in the world, on collar and coats across the country. If you've also spotted one and want to know more about what it represents and why people are wearing these little blue flowers, read on. We love seeing our badges out in the world, on collar and coats across the country. If you've also spotted one and want to know more about what it represents and why people are wearing these little blue flowers, read on.
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07 April 2025
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Our epic scooter tour of the UK to fundraise for dementia
Alison Bowen sat on her vintage scooter. She is wearing a black hoodie and sunglasses, and there's a wooden fence behind her.
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Alison Bowen, in East Sussex, shares how she and a team of scooterists rode hundreds of miles to help fight dementia.

Alison Bowen, in East Sussex, shares how she and a team of scooterists rode hundreds of miles to help fight dementia.

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18 March 2025
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I’m the world’s oldest rotary club president and a dementia fundraiser
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Billy Geary, the world’s oldest rotary club president at 101, tells us how Belfast East Rotary Club raised £11,000 for Alzheimer’s Society.

Billy Geary, the world’s oldest rotary club president at 101, tells us how Belfast East Rotary Club raised £11,000 for Alzheimer’s Society.

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23 January 2025
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How top teamwork has helped us to raise thousands to fight dementia
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Radyr and Morganstown volunteer fundraising group member Mark Richards tells us about their £100,000 milestone.

Radyr and Morganstown volunteer fundraising group member Mark Richards tells us about their £100,000 milestone.

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29 November 2024
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