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Kirsty's fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society - Walking with Greg

Kirsty McConnell is raising money for Alzheimer's Society

Team: Walking with Greg

Trek26 Northumberland Coast 2026 - 13 miles · 18 July 2026 ·

Experience the beauty of the Northumberland Coast Trek for loved ones and bring help and hope to everyone affected by dementia.

Story

I just wanted to share this in case any of my friends wanted to sponsor us!

For those that don’t know, earlier this year my dad was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. I’m sure he won’t mind me saying this, Dad has had his ups and downs over the last few months and adjusting to what is the new normal, all amongst Yvonne opening a new business too (which is amazing).

It’s been really hectic but he’s been great and Robin and I have been up to Northumberland so many times over the last few weeks keeping him busy and helping where we can.

At some point between the visits up to Otterburn, Dad and I decided that we are going to do the Trek26 challenge across the Northumberland coast and raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society. We’ll be walking 13 miles. This will be a massive challenge for me personally as earlier in the year I fractured my coccyx slipping on ice so everything slowed down, but I am really excited to give it a shot!

If anyone would like to sponsor either of us then we would really appreciate it, as I couldn’t think of a better cause!

* Edit - I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has sponsored us so far. It's started so many conversations and connections and I'm really grateful *

Donation summary

Total
£300.00
+ £55.00 Gift Aid
Online
£300.00
Offline
£0.00

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