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‘Walk for Dementia Challenge’: We are looking for at least 100 people to sign up to commit to walking 100 miles in 100 days.

There are just under 10,000 people estimated to be living with dementia in Cornwall. This challenge is as a group, we walk a mile for each person.

Walk the miles in your own pace and on routes of your choice. Walkers can complete alone or together. Add your mileage together within the 100 days.

The Cornwall Dementia Partnership are being supported by Memory Matters to help raise money to go towards developing a Dementia Specific Website for Cornwall for information and guidance.

The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (IOS) Dementia Partnership is a strategic alliance of organisations dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals living with dementia within the region.

This vital partnership is committed to fostering a more dementia-friendly Cornwall and IOS by increasing public awareness, facilitating timely diagnosis, and delivering comprehensive support services for people affected by dementia and their families.

A current key initiative of this collaboration is the development of a new, user-friendly website. This resource will provide readily accessible, practical guidance, clear signposting to local services, enhanced public awareness information, and educational materials for health and social care professionals. Furthermore, it will delineate a clear dementia pathway for individuals navigating the diagnostic process, aligning with recommendations from Healthwatch Cornwall.

To bring this crucial project to life, we aim to raise a minimum of £5,000 to go towards helping the Partnership develop a Dementia specific website( requested in the Hear our Voice Healthwatch report) for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as a resource for people living with dementia, their carers and professionals and invite you to support us in achieving our goal.

We invite teams ( or individuals) to participate by completing a 100-mile walking challenge for dementia between 19th May and 18th August 2025 with a minimum sponsorship commitment of £50 per person. There are just under 10,000 people estimated to be living with dementia in Cornwall, this challenge is a mile for each person.

Engaging in this initiative is straightforward: simply select your preferred route and begin your walks.

Thank you for considering a contribution to this important project. We appreciate your support in taking part or sponsoring a participant.

Please note: Funds raised will be securely held on behalf of the partnership by Memory Matters, a registered charity (No. 1185367).

Proceeds over £5000 will be split between CST/Memory Cafes/SingingGroups)