The Birkies

Walk for a Cure - Leeds

We're taking part in Walk For A Cure

We're taking part in Walk For A Cure because every 3 minutes dementia steals a happily ever after. Research is our only chance of changing the ending for people affected by dementia.

Alzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading dementia research charity. They exist for a cure.

Your donation helps scientists and researchers find new ways to diagnose dementia, develop new treatments and find a cure for dementia.

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So far, The Birkies have helped fund 24 hours of essential lab time for our amazing scientists

Our Achievements

Amount Raised (£250)
We've raised enough to fund a genetic test to help identify genes early

Amount Raised (£1,500)
Our team has raised enough to fund a specialised brain scan, vital in the work to cure Alzheimer’s

Team Reached Fundraising Goal

Thank you to our Sponsors

£134

Andrew Jones

£50

Angie S

Perfect for ur Dad - Nice one Em!

£50

Katy & Andy

Great cause, very close to our hearts, love you Em, Katy & Andy

£50

Gemma Johns

Wishing you good luck on the walk and an amazing charity. ❤️

£36

Emma Birkinshaw

£36

Clair Brightman

Good luck Emma hope you raise lots and keep on raising awareness xxx

£30

Patricia Cowie

My feeling are still raw with the loss of my husband your dad Emma So pleased your doing this walk as there are now too many people dying of this cruel illness So proud of you and your dad would be proud of you to love to you and hope you enjoy the walk

£25

Derek Cowie

Proud of you Emma and Dad would be very proud of you too ❤️ xxx

£25

Emily Birkinshaw

With you every step of the way xx

£25

Jane Birkinshaw

£25

David And Gail Owen

Such a great cause, sorry to hear about your dad xx

£25

Vicki

Great charity Emma very close to my heart ❤️

£20

Donna Hill

£20

Sarah Sockett

£20

Dan & Tara

Lots of love

£20

Billy

So sorry for your loss Emma, great charity to support xx

£20

Ann And Mike Huntley

What a lovely thing to do in memory of your Dad xxx

£20

Laura Ringrose

Well done Emma, such a great cause. Thinking of you all at this hard time. I remember your Dad with fondness from when we were young and know he will be missed. Sending all our love, Laura, Rob, Myles and Rupert.xxx

£20

Liz Searle

£20

Angela Mason

Good luck have fun xx

£20

Peter Scherrer

Good luck Emma x

£20

Andrew Rowley

£20

Neil Lindsell

Well done Emma x

£15

Michelle Birkinshaw

£15

Alistair Scougall

Well done for making a difference. Your Dad was a great man and will be surely missed.

£10

Emily Cowie

Well done Emma 💜 for a great cause xx

£10

Anthony & Ruth Dean

£10

Rach & Jared

A great cause. Sending lots of love. Rach & Jared xx

£10

Amanda Flower

£10

Angela Stewart

🥰

£10

Ange Stewart

£10

Sam J

You don't need luck, you got this. Know you will smash it

£10

Leanne Shaw

😍😍

£10

Sally Lindsell

£10

Nick Masters

Superb Emma! x