Residents with combined age of 168 in 10-mile charity walk

Eric Heather and Jill Todd, residents of Chorleywood Manor Care Home organised and took part in the London Bridges Walk.

The pair, who have a combined age of 168, raised £3,228 for the charity.

Eric, Jill, and staff from Chorleywood Manor Care Home took part in a 10-mile walk to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society (Image: Alzheimer's Society) They were supported by staff and other residents at the care home.

Jill said: "We witness the dedication of the staff here every day, caring for residents with dementia.

"There's an entire memory care floor at the care home which provides specialist care for residents with dementia, and we just wanted to do our part to help."

Eric and Jill enjoying a well-earned drink after their fundraising success (Image: Alzheimer's Society) The walk last month was an inclusive fundraising event, bringing together people of all abilities in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.

Participants enjoyed iconic London sights, including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, and Tower Bridge, during the five-hour walk.

The funds raised will contribute to the Alzheimer's Society's work, including research and support for people living with dementia and their families.

After completing the walk, Eric and Jill celebrated with a pint at The Founders Arms.

Eric said: "It was an incredible day doing something amazing for charity.

"I am so happy for all the support from Jill and the Chorleywood Manor Care Home team who made this possible."

More than £3,000 has been raised so far, with donations still coming in (Image: Alzheimer's Society) A carer at Chorleywood Manor said: "To have Eric and Jill lead us on this amazing challenge was great.

"It meant the world having them with us and to raise money for such a vital cause."

Chorleywood Manor Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare, provides respite, residential, and dementia care.

In the UK, approximately 900,000 people are living with dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form.

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK for both men and women, yet only 51 per cent of the public recognise it as a fatal condition.

The Alzheimer's Society funds innovative research into treatments and cures, as well as providing direct support services to those affected by the condition.

For more information on how to support the Alzheimer’s Society, visit alzheimers.org.uk or to donate via Eric and Jill's JustGiving page, visit justgiving.com/page/chorleywoodwalk2024.