aberdeen memory walk
Date: Sunday September 18
Time: 12:00pm onwards
Venue: Hazlehead Park, Hazelhead Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 8BJ
Cost: 16 years and over: £10
12 - 16 years: £5
Under 12s walk free
People across Aberdeen City and Shire are being urged to lace up their walking shoes to help raise vital funds for people with dementia and their families by signing up to Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk series taking place this autumn.
The Aberdeen Memory Walk will take place in Hazlehead Park on Sunday September 18 at 12 Noon to raise money to help support 3,500 people living with dementia in Aberdeen City and the countless partners, family members and friends also affected.
Memory Walks are open to walkers of all ages and abilities, as well as being wheelchair, buggy and also dog-friendly, so there’s no reason the entire family can’t make it the perfect day out. The Aberdeen Memory Walk will feature a zumba warm up session with Jillian Burns, Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines who will entertain as everyone sets off, P J S Events and their bouncy castle, a tombola and face painting.
Andrea Watt, Community Fundraiser and spokesperson for Alzheimer Scotland, said: “We are all very excited about our Aberdeen Memory Walk event this year and we need as many local people as possible to come along and challenge dementia, celebrate loved ones, and enjoy a fantastic day out in the beautiful Scottish outdoors. Together we can make a huge difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their families across the region.”
Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge faced by society today. There are more than 90,000 people living with dementia in Scotland and around 76% of Scots know someone who has the illness or cares for someone with dementia. The money raised from the Aberdeen Memory Walk will be used to support local dementia services.
Registration is £10 for adult walkers, £5 for 12-16 year olds and under 12s can walk for free. Alzheimer Scotland is asking participants to raise additional funds in sponsorship if they wish. Visit www.memorywalksscotland.org to find out more and to register.
If you have any questions about dementia and of the services available in your area call Alzheimer Scotland’s free 24 hour Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000 or visit the website at www.alzscot.org
Memory Walks are also supported by HSBC.