Thousands have been raised in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society after a charity walk took place.

An estimated 584 people took park in the Watford Memory Walk on Saturday, September 2 in Cassiobury Park. 

Watford Observer: Watford Memory Walk was held in Cassiobury Park on September 2.Watford Memory Walk was held in Cassiobury Park on September 2. (Image: Anthony Thompson)

More than £50,000 was raised and the money will go to funding research and supporting people living with dementia.

Watford Observer: Children took part in the Watford Memory Walk too.Children took part in the Watford Memory Walk too. (Image: Anthony Thompson)

Soraya Bowen, Alzheimer’s Society community fundraiser, said: “We are in awe of our incredible fundraisers, who turned out in their hundreds to support the 15,900 people living with dementia across Watford and Berkshire.

Watford Observer: Walkers at the start of the line.Walkers at the start of the line. (Image: Anthony Thompson)

“It was extremely moving to see so many people come together to honour or remember their loved ones.”

Watford Observer: It was an emotional day for some people.It was an emotional day for some people. (Image: Anthony Thompson)

She added: “Every pound raised from the Watford Memory walk will make a huge difference. “Supporters walked to fund faster diagnosis, ongoing support, and vital research, helping people with dementia live more fulfilled lives now and in the future.

Watford Observer: The walk raised more than £50,000.The walk raised more than £50,000. (Image: Anthony Thompson)

“I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this year’s Memory Walk such a brilliant success.”

Watford Observer: An exercise session was also held during the event. An exercise session was also held during the event. (Image: Anthony Thompson)

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, with one in three people born in the UK today going on to develop the condition in their lifetime.

Watford Observer: Another exercise session. Another exercise session. (Image: Anthony Thompson)

Watford Observer: Cllrs Asif Khan and Nigel Bell took part in the walk too.Cllrs Asif Khan and Nigel Bell took part in the walk too. (Image: Asif Khan)