Like many families, we have been separated by the virus, but on Sunday 26th April we are completing the 2.6 challenge for Alzheimer's Society, together!

We have named ourselves 'NOW 26', representing where we all live (Newtownabbey, Omagh, and Wicklow) and what our chosen challenge is: we will each be completing 26,000 steps over the day.

NOW also represents the immediacy in which funds are needed by charities all across the UK. The London Marathon has been cancelled this Sunday and vital funds aren't being raised and unfortunately, dementia isn't going anywhere.

If you can spare a few £'s in the current crisis, I know it would be much appreciated by our family and The Alzheimer's Society, who continue to ramp up their support for people affected by dementia in these difficult times. Or... why not join in and do some fundraising for your chosen charity? The 2.6 challenge can be anything involving the numbers 2.6 or 26.

I hope you are all safe and well and thank you for your support.