Step to it for this year’s Memory Walk

Alzheimer Scotland is calling on people across Renfrewshire to step up and join their annual Memory Walk this month.

This year, as with so many events, the charity is taking its fundraising virtual with people asked to take part in their own walk over the weekend of September 19 and 20.

Whilst the usual Memory Walk events cover 5km, this year organisers are letting people choose their own route.

Taking part is free but the charity is asking people to consider fundraising or making a donation.

Alzheimer Scotland runs a centre in Paisley which has several support groups as well as the Memory Lane day centre to support people living with dementia and their families.

Sarah Cheung, from Alzheimer Scotland, said:“Every year thousands of people come together to take part in a Memory

Walk; with many people walking in honour or memory of a loved one.

“We hope that our supporters will still come together, albeit virtually, to raise awareness and funds.

“We have removed the entry fee this year and participants will be provided with exclusive content over the big weekend including warm up videos, good luck messages, scavenger hunts, specially selected Spotify playlists and more.

“One element we can’t wait to share is our Digital Memory Walk Wall which will feature the loved ones our Memory Walk is in honour of. We’ve been overwhelmed with the kindness that’s been shown over the recent months and we’re looking forward to turning Scotland purple once again this September.”

To sign up, go to www.alzscot. org/memorywalk