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Charity walks for Alzheimer’s research in South Devon

Overview

Nick Hindmarsh, a Rotarian from River Dart, completed a 177 km charity walk through various locations including Dartmoor and Buckfast Abbey to raise over £1,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The trek was inspired by the impact of Dartmouth Caring’s Memory Café.

Subsequent reports indicate that Hindmarsh was joined in these fundraising efforts by former postman Robert Shearwood, who completed a 175 km route across South Devon. These walks were prompted by the postponement of the ‘Endure for a Cure’ challenge, which has been delayed until 2027. The broader campaign aims to raise £50,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK and the Dartmouth Caring Memory Café, with approximately £15,000 raised to date.

Entities

Nick Hindmarsh · Dartmouth Caring · Robert Shearwood · South Devon · Alzheimer’s Research UK

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    South Hams walkers raise funds for Alzheimer's research

    Two walkers in South Devon completed ultra-marathon charity treks to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK and Dartmouth Caring following the postponement of a planned community challenge.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nick Hindmarsh completes 177 km charity walk for Alzheimer’s research

    Nick Hindmarsh completed a 177 km charity walk through Devon, raising more than £1,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Sources

dartmouth-today.co.uk · ivybridge-today.co.uk · southhams-today.co.uk · totnes-today.co.uk