Loving memories of a great-grandfather who saved her from the horror of steamed vegetables is inspiring one young participant in the Alzheimers GLOW walk on Friday.
Windsor Girls School pupil Fatimah Saleem, 17 will be joining different generations of people uniting against dementia in Alzheimer's Society's after dark Memory Walk at Battersea Park armed with glow sticks, glitter and neon, so that everyone can 'shine a light' on dementia.
She said: "I loved him very much. He was the best man. When me and my sisters were little my mum would make us steamed vegetables which we hated and when my mum wasn’t looking, he would eat them for us. He would also sneak out and get us our favourite chocolate from the shop.
“I am also walking for my friends and other family members who have been affected by dementia. I wish people knew that dementia was more than just losing your memory, it has many more effects. I’m honoured to be taking part in London GLOW and to unite with others who want to raise awareness and raise funds. Dementia has gotten the best of those close to me and I won't stop until there is a cure.”
Thousands are expected to take part in the walk.
Former Eastenders actress, Kellie Shirley, who ran the London marathon last year to raise money for dementia research will also be taking part.
Register to take part in the event at memorywalk.org.uk/glow
If you would like to sponsor Fatimah or hear more of her story, visit her Just Giving page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mw515240.
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