Keep healthy and have Fun with Walkwyse, in support of Alzheimer's Research UK

Walkwyse Ltd not-for-profit organisation is raising money for Alzheimer's Research UK

Walkwyse-walks · 27 October 2020

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. We’re striving for a cure, by revolutionising the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia.

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Walkwyse Ltd is a not for profit company, set up by Lin and Peter, supporting their Ramble Across Europe as well as the development of the Walkwyse outside activity Web App - all donations goes to Alzheimer's Research UK.

The Walkwyse Web App is a great way to enjoy a virtual maze (called an aMazing trail) using your mobile phone, using GPS guidance and multimedia. aMazing trails are located in public parks across the UK. Walking is a great way to get the exercise we all need as well as being extremely important for mental health and general wellbeing.

My wife Lin was having problems remembering things she had done just a few minutes or hours ago as well as not remembering what was said to her a few minutes ago. This was slowly getting worse over about 4 years and after cautiously mentioning it to Lin a few times over probably a year we managed eventually to both get over the difficult barrier of discussing memory loss and possibly dementia. This was despite her mum having Lewy Body dementia and her dad Parkinson disease before they died. I am sure it is not an easy discussion between loved ones for anyone!

After a 6 month process Lin was given the diagnosis of mild dementia for which there is a medication which helps to slow its progress. However, we both believe that an active lifestyle, enjoying the outdoors as much as possible and continuing as many of the things you like with your friends and family are also part of living a happy life.

Please give generously to Alzheimer's Research UK, we need to find a cure to this terrible disease.

Donation summary

Total
£30,434.00
+ £536.75 Gift Aid
Online
£30,434.00
Offline
£0.00

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