Call for volunteers in Newton Abbot to power breakthroughs in dementia research

Passionate volunteers in Newton Abbot are being asked to come forward to help form a new fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research UK.

The UK’s leading dementia research charity is looking for people with a range of skills to help set up a group, which will aim to raise vital funds and awareness in Newton Abbot and the surrounding area.

Members can get involved in a variety of ways, from getting stuck in to fundraising challenges to raise money for pioneering research to representing Alzheimer’s Research UK at events and spreading the word about the charity within their local communities.

Alzheimer’s Research UK regional fundraising groups play a crucial part in raising funds to help scientists make life-changing breakthroughs in dementia research. Dementia, most commonly caused by Alzheimer’s, currently affects around 850,000 people across the UK.

Alzheimer’s Research UK powers world-class studies focusing on prevention, diagnosis and treatments for dementia and is currently supporting pioneering dementia research projects worth over £31 million in universities across the UK.

 James Warren, Regional Fundraising Officer at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “Dementia has a huge impact on families, with nearly 1,775 people living with the condition in Newton Abbot alone. It is important to us at Alzheimer’s Research UK that communities have the opportunity to come together and get involved with supporting dementia research.

“Regional fundraising groups are vital in helping us power research to make key breakthroughs possible, both through raising funds and helping to spread awareness of this cruel condition. Our supporters are key to helping us achieve our vision of a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

“We’re confident we’re going to find passionate and dedicated fundraisers in Newton Abbot and we can’t wait to welcome them. As the Regional Fundraising Officer, I’ll be on hand to support the group as they kick-start their fundraising activities.”

To register your interest in being involved in a Newton Abbot fundraising group visit https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/fundraising-groups-fb/

For more information contact James Warren on 07788 279891 or email james.warren@ alzheimersresearchuk.org.