Alzheimer's Research UK

We are excited to announce Walk For A Cure is back for 2025 – will you be taking part?

This year, Alzheimer’s Research UK will be hosting walks at eight exciting locations across the UK!

In 2024, we were proud to have 3,386 participants join our events and raised £284,000 to help put a stop to dementia.

Why take part?

Walk For A Cure is a great way to connect with others who share similar stories and experiences. It’s a way to remember our loved ones while raising money for a cure to prevent the heartbreak for future generations. The walks take place in stunning green, parkland settings, where you’ll walk side by side with family and friends.

Barry’s story

Barry Gray, who is living with dementia, took part in last year’s Walk For A Cure in Southampton. He walks for an hour every morning. So, he was confident and determined to take on the challenge and raise much-needed funds for dementia research.

He joined hundreds of Alzheimer’s Research UK supporters to walk 5km at one of the events and raised over £1,000.

Barry said:

I felt very chuffed and proud to be there, that people had sponsored me and that my friends came to support. I was also proud to be raising awareness of dementia.

I want to see developments in research so I and other people can get an earlier and more accurate diagnosis.

Barry’s wife, Laura, added:

If there was a cure would, it would mean things that are currently effortful and stressful, would become possible again.

How you can join us

Find your nearest walk today and sign up today at the Walk For A Cure Webpage: https://walk.alzheimersresearchuk.org/walk-for-a-cure

Every step brings us closer to a cure. Let’s walk together for a future free from dementia.

We’ve launched a powerful new film to highlight the importance of dementia research in the ongoing search for a cure.

Voiced by acclaimed British actor Stephen Graham, the 30-second film also celebrates the people standing with Alzheimer’s Research UK to end the heartbreak the condition causes.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is a cause that’s very close to my family. It’s so hard to watch someone you love, slowly disappear before your very eyes. Dementia is one of the greatest health challenges of our time, and I’m proud to have lent my voice to this film.

“We all have a role to play”

Alzheimer’s Research UK is funding research across 120 institutions to support thousands of researchers helping to revolutionise the way dementia is treated, diagnosed and prevented.

The charity has fuelled over 1,275 research projects with more than £237 million of funding, helping to deepen understanding of the diseases that cause dementia and lead us closer to a cure.

But none of this would be possible without our dedicated supporters.

The film combines photos of the charity’s supporters and dementia researchers to demonstrate the vital part everyone plays in overcoming it.

Hilary Evans-Newton, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, explains the importance of us all coming together for a cure.

She said: “We’re proud that our new film puts a spotlight on the people who are standing with Alzheimer’s Research UK to speed up progress towards a cure.

“From those who have witnessed the devastating impact of dementia first-hand, including Stephen Graham who generously lent his voice to this film, to the researchers who are making vital discoveries every day.

“We all have a role play, and we’re honoured to have all these people standing with us.”

The film has been brought to life by award winning creative agency Above + Beyond and will air on streaming sites included Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus and YouTube until 2 March.

Watch the film and share to support Alzheimer’s Research UK: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaign/for-a-cure/