Wicklow Alzheimer's Memory Walk Takes Place In Greystones This September.

The Wicklow Memory Walk will start from Greystones Harbour Plaza at 11am.

The fifth annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk takes place nationwide next month on Sunday, 22nd September 2024. Set to be the largest Memory Walk to date, Claire Fitzpatrick from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Wicklow Centre is urging the people of Wicklow to register now at www.memorywalk.ie and walk with her on the 22nd September in Greystones. The Wicklow Memory Walk will start from Greystones Harbour Plaza at 11am.

Speaking ahead of Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Claire commented:

“The Wicklow Memory Walk will take place in Greystones this year.  It will be a great day for family and friends to get together for a lovely walk along the seafront.  Some will be doing it for their loved ones who are living with dementia.  I will be remembering my mam Mary, who had Alzheimer’s and passed away ten years ago this year, and so along with my family members, including Mary’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and friends, we will join many others who will also be remembering their loved ones who are sadly no longer with us. It will be a chance to share memories and create new ones together and so I would encourage everyone who can to register now at www.memorywalk.ie to join us on Sunday September 22nd at 11.00am at Greystones Harbour Plaza (opposite The Beach House)." 

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. In 2023, 3,500 walkers nationwide participated in Memory Walk 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.