Thousands of people are being called on to unite against dementia by signing up for Alzheimer’s Society’s Bath Memory Walk which takes place on Sunday 3rd September.
Jamie Anderson, producer, writer, director and son of Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, is supporting this year’s Bath Memory Walk.
Jamie, who lives locally in Wiltshire, said: “I’ve done lots of Memory Walks over the years, but last year it was great to be part of Bath’s first ever walk. My dad, Gerry, had dementia, so I know first-hand the struggles that people affected by the condition face.
“Despite all of Dad’s amazing television and film achievements, I’m most proud of all he did to raise awareness of dementia and the work of Alzheimer’s Society. He raised over £1 million for Alzheimer’s Society by doing Memory Walk and I’m determined to continue his legacy by supporting these events.
“I’m delighted to be returning to Bath on Sunday 3 September this year to join in Memory Walk again. I hope this year’s walk is even bigger and better than last year. I feel honoured to continue Dad’s legacy by uniting against dementia with the fantastic community in Bath.”
Over 700 supporters have already registered to take part in the Bath Memory Walk. Jamie is taking part and asking for more supporters to follow suit by going to memorywalk.org.uk.
More than 2,600 people in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) are living with dementia. Last year more than 100,000 people took part in an Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk across the UK. Together they raised £6.4million.
Marco Van-Tintelen, Alzheimer’s Society Services Manager for BaNES, said: “We are calling on family, friends – and furry four-legged supporters – to unite against dementia this autumn. Dementia devastates lives. Walk with us at Memory Walk and dementia won’t win.
“Every pound raised will help Alzheimer’s Society provide information and support, improve care, fund research and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.”
