Ballyroan will host 'Memory Walk' to support 64k people living with dementia in Ireland 

A memory walk in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) will be hosted in Ballyroan on Sunday 22 September. Gráinne Roche Duff from the ASI Laois branch is urging people to join her at Ballyroan Abbey GAA at 11am.

Gráinne said: 

“I am really looking forward to this year's Laois Memory Walk. It is going to be a great day to get together and walk with and for loved ones who are living with dementia - and to remember loved ones who are sadly no longer with us. It is a chance to share memories and create new ones together, and is such a lovely event for everyone who attends. I would encourage everyone who can to register now.” 

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The event will raise awareness and funds to help people living with dementia. Those who register will receive a participant pack that includes a T-shirt and a special pack of Forget Me Not seeds to sow at home, to help create an annual memory each time the flowers bloom. Adult registration costs €20 and a child’s pack is €5.

Memory Walk honours, remembers, and celebrates the 64,000 people in Ireland living with dementia, along with their families and carers. It also cherishes the memory of those who are no longer with us.

Last year, 3,500 walkers took part in the event and raised over €120,000 which helped fund vital services for people with dementia, including Daycare, Daycare at Home, Family Carer Training, Social Clubs, Cafés, and a National Helpline.

People can share their Memory Walk experience on social media using #ASIMakingMemories #ASIMemoryWalk2024 #LetsWalkTogether.