Actress and Alzheimer’s Society supporter, Sian Reeves comments:

“I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be able to take part in the world’s largest half marathon, the Bupa Great North Run, helping Alzheimer’s Society reach their target of £1million this year. This is going to be a special day for me, a milestone for me fitness wise, and of course running for a cause close to my heart. It also reunites me with friends from the BBC3 drama series Lunch Monkeys, whom I spent a great deal of time with earlier this year.”

Sian goes on to say:

“It is shocking to hear that one in three people over 65 will die with dementia and 15,000 people under 65 have this incurable condition. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing, it is caused by diseases of the brain and robs people of their lives. I can’t stress highly enough how important it is to raise money to support people today and find a cure for tomorrow. Even raising just £12 means that Alzheimer’s Society can answer and follow up a call to the helpline, giving a carer the information they need to cope with dementia. I am delighted to be back up North in Newcastle again, to be part of the Bupa Great North Run this year and to be raising funds for such a good cause.”

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