Rother Valley: Record-breaking fundraiser secures £180,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimers Society Memory Walk at Rother Valley Country Park in Sheffield
Saturday 3rd October 2015
TV star Richard McCourt lends his support to Alheimers Society after losing his own mum to Early Onset Dementia
Picture Dean Atkins — Alzheimers Society Memory Walk at Rother Valley Country Park in Sheffield Saturday 3rd October 2015 TV star Richard McCourt lends his support to Alheimers Society after losing his own mum to Early Onset Dementia Picture Dean Atkins

Fundraisers of all ages flocked to the South Yorkshire beauty spot for the biggest ever Alzheimer’s Society Sheffield Memory Walk.

The record-breaking 2,500 people who took part were hoping to walk their way to raising more than £180,000 for the charity.

This year’s Memory Walk was opened by the charity’s ambassador and Sheffield-born TV star Richard McCourt – who said the cause was one very close to his heart.

The Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow presenter told The Star: “I lost my mum to early onset dementia, which is why I’m an ambassador for the charity.

“It’s been a massive moment for me to see so many people wanting to help and support the Alzheimer’s Society.”