Ruth Langsford Steps Out For Alzheimer's

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia
Article Date: 09 Sep 2008 - 4:00 PDT

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ITV presenter Ruth Langsford leapt off This Morning's sofa and strolled out to raise money for Alzheimer's Society at the Adidas Women's 5K in Hyde Park yesterday, 7 September 2008.

Ruth, an Ambassador for Alzheimer's Society, joined over 200 Alzheimer's Society runners and walked with her Mum, Joan. Ruth took part for the second year running and supported Alzheimer's Society because her father Dennis has Alzheimer's disease.

Ruth Langsford TV presenter and Alzheimer's Society Ambassador says,

We were delighted to be doing our bit for Alzheimer's Society at the Adidas Women's 5K challenge on Sunday. Once again, it was a fantastic event and not even the weather could dampen our spirits.

The wonderful cheers from other Alzheimer's Society supporters helped us on our way and ensured that we finished in a record-breaking trot of 48 minutes and 35 seconds! Beating last year's time by over ten minutes! My Mum and I are aiming for 46 minutes next year - so join us for a stroll, trot or run round the park in 2009.

Jo Swinhoe, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Alzheimer's Society says,

We are absolutely delighted that Ruth took part in the Adidas Women's 5K for Alzheimer's Society. Running is a great way to help reduce your risk of developing dementia and this event makes getting active fun.

Dementia is not a natural part of getting older; it is caused by diseases of the brain and robs people of their lives. The funds we receive will go a long way in helping us to care for people today and to find a cure for tomorrow.

Notes

- 1 in 3 people over 65 will die with dementia.

- 700,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years nearly a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051.

- Alzheimer's Society campaigns for and champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions who care for them. Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

- As a charity, Alzheimer's Society needs to raise money to care for people today and to find a cure for tomorrow. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

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