On 14 June 2014, 14 walkers from my firm, Thomson Snell & Passmore in Tunbridge Wells, will embark on a 100km trek along the beautiful Jurassic Coast in Dorset to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. Over the course of 3 days we will test our physical endurance (as well as our patience of each other and our combined knowledge of campfire songs) and we will sleep in youth hostels along the way.

We are supporting people living with dementia today and helping to find a cure for tomorrow. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing. It is caused by diseases of the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease, and it has a devastating effect on thousands of families. The symptoms include confusion, problems with logic and communication, memory loss and problems carrying out simple every-day tasks like dressing, washing or even swallowing.

There are over 800,000 people with dementia in the UK, and 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 will develop dementia. The Alzheimer's Society exists to make sure that no-one has to go through dementia alone. They are the UK’s leading support, care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.

By taking on the 100km Jurassic Coast Trek, we hope to raise at least £5,000.00. This is enough to pay for ten 3-hour Dementia Café sessions, where people with dementia can socialise, stay active, and gain information and practical tips to help them cope with their condition. £5000.00 could also pay for the chemicals and consumables needed for a PhD researcher for 6 months, to continue vital research into understanding the causes of dementia, how it can be treated and, ultimately, to find a cure.