Both of us and our families have felt the effects of dementia personally, my Nan Jean was diagnosed a couple of years ago and Kelly has lost both her Grandma Shirley and her step-mother in law, Mary, to Dementia. 

We’re going to start at Marys home town of Bilsthorpe, walking through Clumber Park up to Sheffield to visit Shirley's house before wandering through Sheffield to finish at Jean’s house for cake and and a rest in Broomhill! We should cover around 30 miles in 11-12 hours! 

Dementia is devastating and affects everyone, from the person diagnosed to their family members and loved ones who have to endure having to watch the person they love fade away mentally without actually losing them physically. 

We are taking part in this walk to help to fund more ways to fight against this terrible illness so that we are able to make more precious memories that live on in the hearts of the people who are left behind.

Around 225,000 people develop dementia every year, that's the equivalent to one person every three minutes. This year Memory Walks will be taking place across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to raise money for a world without dementia. 

Once you donate, JustGiving will send your money directly to Alzheimer's Society. So it's the most efficient way to raise money, saving time and cutting costs for the charity. Let's take on dementia together!