Our supporters
Leaving a lasting legacy for dementia research. Philip and Judy’s story
Philip & Judy Small both left behind incredible legacies for dementia research. Philip helped to develop the revolutionary MRI scanner. And after he sadly passed away with Alzheimer’s disease, his wife Judy generously supported Alzheimer’s Research UK with a gift in her Will.
Love Island star and Olympian Greg O’Shea to run London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of grandmother
Love Island favourite and former international rugby player Greg O’Shea will run the TCS London Marathon in October to support the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Greg, who won the hit reality show in 2019, will be running in memory of his grandmother, Monica Ho, who passed away with dementia while he was in the…
No ordinary mid-life crisis
Shelle Luscombe is fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK after supporting both her parents following diagnoses of dementia.
Richard Walker appointed Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Iceland Foods Managing Director, Richard Walker, has become the latest Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Research UK after witnessing first-hand the impact of dementia on his family.
Becoming a mum has made me appreciate the love my mum has for me
Supporter Emily Allen explains how becoming a mum herself has made her appreciate the love her mum has for her even though she can no longer express it.
‘Find your tribe’ – Anneka’s brain health challenge
TV star and broadcaster Anneka Rice tells us why looking after her brain health is such an important part of her life after caring for both her parents with dementia, and why it’s good to terrify yourself sometimes.
Why physical exercise is important to me: Hat’s story
As Alzheimer’s Research UK’s work gets underway to explore the links between sport and dementia risk, Hat Hewitt explores the positive impact sport and exercise has had not only on her life but also her mum’s, following her mum’s dementia diagnosis.
How an Alzheimer’s Research UK cheer squad saved my marathon
I’m approaching mile 18 of the London Marathon and struggling. But then I spot a sea of orange ahead of me, and it all changes…
‘Hero’ Frank Rothwell, 70, raises £1 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK after completing his 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean
Grandfather Frank Rothwell has reached his £1 million dream fundraising target for Alzheimer’s Research UK – just days after completing his epic 3,000-mile solo row across the Atlantic Ocean.
70-year-old Atlantic solo rower raises over £720,000 as he completes his 3,000-mile row for dementia research
Frank completes his 3,000-mile Atlantic row after 56 days at sea
