Harwich Town Council is a ‘Dementia Friendly Organisation' with all its members and staff having undergone dementia awareness training.

The Council runs events for those living with dementia along with their families and last year organised a memory walk from the leading lights on Dovercourt promenade to Harwich’s maritime museum and back. This is on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society.

The event was a great success and was very well supported throughout the local community. As a result, Harwich Town Council has decided to make the memory walk an annual event and this year’s walk will take place on Sunday 20th September commencing at the leading lights at 10.00am.

Dementia is the UKs biggest killer. Someone develops it every three minutes and currently there is no cure. We know it is scary but we must confront the biggest health and social care challenge of our time. We owe it to the 1 million people across the UK currently living with dementia to campaign for change, whilst providing vital day-to-day support. By taking part and raising money, or donating to someone who is, you are helping to do this.

Once you donate, JustGiving sends your money directly to Alzheimer's Society you don't need to do anything and it's the most efficient way to fundraise. So, who will you walk for? #MemoryWalk

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