Lauren's fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society

Lauren Wilkes is raising money for Alzheimer's Society
In memory of Derek and Christina Chambers

Great Manchester 10K · 18 May 2025 ·

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future by campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be and funding groundbreaking research.

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I am hoping to raise £350 for Alzheimer's Society, a cause which is very close to my heart after both my Grandma and Grandad were diagnosed with this cruel disease.

Although there were some comical moments like when Grandad would declare he had watched the live football match before or when Grandma started speaking to me in fluent French, watching a loved one fade away is something I would not wish on anyone. Alzheimer’s Society work towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.

No donation is too small for this wonderful cause!

* £300 means over 1,800 people can access Talking Point, our online forum. Here people can learn from each other experiences, share their frustrations and their knowledge of local services.

* £95 provides a telephone-based Dementia Adviser for a full day. Providing essential support to those affected by dementia.

* £15 turns four ordinary citizens into superhero Dementia Friends! There is a stigma attached to living with dementia and Dementia Friends facilitates societal change, helping people understand the impact on people’s lives.

I am running alongside my friend Minnie who is fundraising for an amazing charity called The Nest Farms based in Suffolk who offer support to young adults affected by mental health problems, any donations to her would also be massively appreciated!!

This is the link for her page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jemima-wayman-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Thank you for taking the time to read my page and good luck to anyone else running!

Donation summary

Total
£399.44
+ £76.25 Gift Aid
Online
£399.44
Offline
£0.00

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