Dementia Action Week: NIFWA donates £1,500 to Alzheimer's Society
To mark Dementia Action Week, the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association has donated £1,500 to the Alzheimer's Society.
The money was collected at the recent NI Football Awards, an event the Football Writers' host in conjunction with the NI Football League.
The Alzheimer's Society is a charity close to the heart of NIFWA Chairman Michael Clarke.
He explained: "I'm so pleased to make this contribution on behalf of the Football Writers, and I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who kindly donated at the NI Football Awards.
"I have close experience of the impact that Alzheimer's has on both the individual and their family and I'd like to dedicate this donation to the memory of my nanny Vera Clarke, who was an amazing woman."
The Alzheimer's Society is made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. They have over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
There are over 24,000 people in Northern Ireland living with dementia.
Linzi Stewart from Alzheimer's Society NI said: "We're so grateful that the Football Writers' chose us as their charity partners for this season. This donation will make a big difference by helping Alzheimer’s Society give vital support to those who need it most, hold decision-makers to account, and fund groundbreaking research to transform the future for everyone living with dementia.
"Alzheimer’s Society are the only charity in the UK that provides help and hope for people with dementia and their carers.
"We also campaign to raise awareness and help fund research, so we're helping both now and in the future.
"If you have any concerns about dementia please give us a call and we can advise you what your local services are and what options are available to you."
Dementia Action Week, which runs until this Sunday May 19th, is designed to raise awareness and improve dementia diagnosis rates.
For more information see: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/