We're taking part in Walk For A Cure
We're taking part in Walk For A Cure because we've seen close up how dementia steals everything of value from so many people, little by little. That's what happened to John Hallett, our Dad/Grandpa/Grandad. He lost so much more than his memory - peace of mind, dignity, ability to make choices. Before dementia he was a man who naturally took the lead, a man who was bold and confident in making difficult life decisions. As dementia tightened its hold on him, he was confused, scared, angry at those who tried to help him. He didn't know us, he didn't remember his beloved wife who had died years before. It is heartbreaking to see anyone reduced in this way, let alone someone you love. He died in March 2025, but we had been losing and grieving him for long before that.
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. They exist for a cure. For many of us, as we get older, and our loved ones get older, dementia is what we fear most. We need to have the hope of a cure, for ourselves and the people we love - for all of us.
Your donation helps scientists and researchers find new ways to diagnose dementia, develop new treatments and find a cure for dementia.
So far, Team Hallett have helped fund 15 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
£50
Andy
£50
Aidan Hallett
£36
Andrew Cochlin
£36
Catherine Annabel
£30
Dom Hallett
£25
Peter Kaye
£25
Anonymous
£25
Clare Winsor
Go girl go. xxx
£25
Ruth Thompson
£25
Karen And Mark
Well done Aidan raising money for such an important cause. Go for it!
£25
Joanne Mcclenaghan
Very worthy cause Ruth. Best of luck to both of you.
£20
Vivien Bradley
£20
Claire Mackenzie
£20
Amanda Ní Shoracháin
Lovely tribute to your Dad. Buona fortuna💚
£20
Susan Owen
£20
Molly
Well done for doing this Claire 😊
£15
Juliet Macarthur
Good luck with the walk Ruth. Juliet x
£15
Mark & Bonnie.. X
Best of luck, folks. Proud to support vital research towards a cure for Alzheimer’s..
£10
Ruth Murphy
£10
Lorna B.
Good luck Catherine and the team! Such an important cause. X
£10
Pamela And Paul
Good luck, and for a great cause. You’ll smash it!
£10
Libby Jones
Happy walking - for a great cause. xx
£10
Sue Dent
Good luck Claire! Xx
Great cause in memory of John