Published 30 May 2013
Newquay fundraisers Sue Derbyshire (46), her son Jack (17), her brother Nick Carey (40) and her friend Emma Cresswell (46), are taking part in the Ben Nevis Midnight Challenge for Alzheimer's Society.
Sue, whose mum Norma (76) has been living with Alzheimer?s and vascular dementia for the past six years, said:
'As a family we have a deep understanding of the condition and a strong conviction that we should do what we can to help those who are affected by dementia.
'My mother has recently moved into a nursing home after being looked after by my dad and her condition has affected us all.'
Emma?s Grandmother also suffered with Alzheimer?s during the final years of her life.
Sue has previously supported the Alzheimer's Society by taking part in the 2011 Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk with her two sisters and brother; the whole family are keen supporters of the charity.
'Our family, particularly my sisters, have had a lot of support from the Alzheimer's Society so we want to do what we can to assist them in the fight against dementia.
'My brother spotted the Ben Nevis Midnight Challenge on the website and we thought it would be the ideal next step after the Memory Walk. We are not natural climbers, so this really will be a challenge for us!'
The Ben Nevis Midnight Challenge, which is taking place on the night of the 22 June, requires Sue, Nick, Jack and Emma to scale the 1,343ft mountain before dawn. Britain?s highest mountain is situated in the heart of the Nevis Range in the Western Highlands and Sue, Nick, Jack and Emma will experience the moonlight ascent before seeing the stunning vistas at sunrise.
Liz Monks, Director of Fundraising at Alzheimer?s Society said:
'We are delighted that Sue, Nick, Jack and Emma are giving their time and going the extra mile to support Alzheimer?s Society. One in three people over 65 will develop dementia. It is caused by diseases of the brain and can happen to anyone.
'As a charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals like Sue, Nick, Jack and Emma to help us continue our vital work. Please back them in their fundraising efforts so that Alzheimer's Society can continue leading the fight against dementia.'
If you would like to sponsor Sue, Nick, Jack or Emma, visit their JustGiving page.
For more information about the Ben Nevis Midnight Challenge, please see the Alzheimer?s Society events page at alzheimers.org.uk/event.
Source: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1614
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