Walk a mile in Mayo on June 21 to boost dementia awareness

FACT Social Club - Foxford Alzheimer’s & Community Trust CLG - is inviting members of the public to join them for their Dementia Awareness campaign FACT Dementia Mile, The Longest Day.

Billed as “Come Walk a Mile and Make me Smile” it takes place on Saturday, June 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. with the walk commencing at 5.30 p.m. sharp

The event will leave from the brand new Social Club.

People are encouraged to wear the colour purple on the day to show solidarity, as purple is the colour for Dementia.

Please register on Eventbrite (search for FACT) before the walk however, registration will also take place on the day and is only €10. (children under 12 are free)

First 100 will get a free T-Shirt

If you are unable to attend and want to mark the day by completing your walk with family/friends, register to the idonate link/scan QR code.

You can also contact FACT Social Club directly to register or get more information on how to do so!

A massive thank you to Michael Carr & Daughters Foods, for being so kind, compassionate and caring about the people in our community.

Manager Declan Howley and the team at FACT Social Club understand the importance of these much-needed services and are invested in raising awareness throughout County Mayo.

FACT Social Club is also very excited of their new Dementia Specific build that will be ready to move into over the coming months, so don’t miss your chance to get a first look on Saturday 21.

We all know a friend, neighbour or colleague who has been touched by this condition, so as a community of inclusion it's important to stand together and support one another.

Donations will go directly back into the service to support families through their Social Club based in Foxford, which operates Monday to Friday and provides transport where possible with the use of their bus.