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Posted on 15 Oct
F1 Legend Sir Jackie Stewart announces £2m boost to accelerate dementia research
Three-time Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has launched a £2m search for a new generation of scientists to accelerate breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of dementia. The funding has been committed by Sir Jackie’s Race Against Dementia charity which he founded after his wife of 56 years, Lady Helen Stewart, was diagnosed […]
Posted on 13 Sep
Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh voices insightful dementia animation
Gardener, broadcaster and writer Alan Titchmarsh has lent his voice to a new animation showcasing the work of scientists on the hunt for life-changing dementia treatments. The household name recorded the voice-over having seen the impact dementia had on his family. Researchers from the Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute based at the University […]
Posted on 24 Jul
England rugby legend Rory Underwood to tackle 100-mile cycle ride for dementia research
He may be better known for his bursts of speed down a rugby pitch, but England’s record try-scorer Rory Underwood will be tackling a longer distance this weekend in a bid to raise money for dementia research. Rory, who scored 49 tries in 85 Tests between 1984 and 1996, is taking on the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey […]
Posted on 22 Jul
Pixie Lott tackles dementia in charity football match for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Singer captains side just hours after being crowned winning coach on The Voice Kids Pop sensation Pixie Lott joined family and friends for a charity football match in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK this afternoon (Sunday). Less than 24 hours after being crowned winning coach on The Voice Kids in front of a TV audience […]
Posted on 26 Jun
Simon Pegg joins forces with Alzheimer’s Research UK and Ricoh in fight against dementia
Star fronts Dementia Uncovered campaign to highlight realities of condition in new awareness film Actor and producer Simon Pegg is urging people to share a powerful new dementia awareness film to highlight the impact of dementia on the brain. Created by Aardman with an introduction and narration by Simon, Dementia Uncovered from Alzheimer’s Research UK […]
Posted on 10 May
Dame Barbara Windsor living with Alzheimer’s disease
Actress and National Treasure Dame Barbara Windsor is living with Alzheimer’s disease, her husband has revealed. In an exclusive interview with The Sun newspaper, Scott Mitchell said he had decided to go public with her diagnosis to help other families who have loved-ones battling the disease. Dame Barbara, 80, was given her diagnosis in April […]
Posted on 25 Apr
Dementia charities join forces for 2019 London Marathon campaign
Hackney-born actor Ray Winstone is challenging runners inspired by last weekend’s Virgin Money London Marathon to secure their place in next year’s event to help raise over £3.5m for groundbreaking dementia research. The call comes as Virgin Money, the race sponsors, named dementia charities Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK as Charity of the Year […]
Posted on 22 Mar
Bryan Cranston confronts misunderstanding of dementia…using an orange
Acclaimed actor, writer, producer, director and author, Bryan Cranston, is calling on people to share a new thought-provoking film for the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK. Created by Aardman Animations and starring Bryan, the campaign confronts misunderstanding around dementia – using nothing more than an orange. Bryan, who lost his mother Audrey […]
Posted on 01 Dec
YouTube stars join forces to support sparkly campaign from Alzheimer’s Research UK
Some of the biggest stars on YouTube have joined forces to fight dementia by supporting a glittery new campaign from Alzheimer’s Research UK. Mark Ferris, Emma Blackery, Jayde Pierce, Niki and Sammy Albon, Terroll Lewis and many more have helped launch the charity’s Glitterbrows campaign and are calling on their millions of followers to get […]
Posted on 29 Nov
Stephen Fry calls on public to share poignant dementia film this Christmas
Actor, broadcaster and activist Stephen Fry is calling on the public to back dementia research again this Christmas after Alzheimer’s Research UK re-launches its award-winning Santa Forgot animation. Fry, who provided the voiceover for the original film, has penned a blog for the charity giving his backing to the campaign and describing his hope that […]