Linda Robson supports dementia Memory Walk
Linda Robson unites with Alzheimer’s Society against dementia at London Memory Walk
Linda Robson unites with Alzheimer’s Society against dementia at Memory Walk.
Birds of a Feather star and Loose Women panellist Linda Robson admitted she “did not know whether to laugh or cry” after taking part in the Alzheimer’s Society London Memory Walk at the weekend.
Linda, whose mother was living with dementia when she died, opened up about her mixed emotions after she joined 2,700 people taking part in the Memory Walk which took place at the Honourable Artillery Company, Finsbury Barracks in London. She describes how the event brought cherished memories of her beloved mum flooding back but the sight of seeing so many people uniting against dementia by taking part in the walk put a spring in her step as she walked the streets of London.
“I walked in memory of my wonderful mum, Rita, because there’s not a day that goes by when I don’t think of her. It was awful seeing the way the woman I worshipped deteriorate, but her legacy is that she has made me determined to do everything I can to help defeat dementia.” – Linda Robson
Dementia devastates lives, but every pound raised through Memory Walk helps Alzheimer’s Society provide vital services and fund research to improve care and find a cure. Linda’s mum died of cancer in a Hampstead hospice at the age of 75 in August 2012 after living with dementia for several years.
“This was my third Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Society and I never know whether to laugh or cry when I take part,” added, Linda following the event on Saturday, October 13th.
“It makes me deeply sad thinking that I’ve lost my mum, who was living with dementia when she died, but it also really fills me with hope that we will beat dementia sooner rather than later. It gives me a wonderful feeling of optimism seeing thousands of people all coming together and uniting for one cause. The walk always has an incredible atmosphere. One person develops dementia every three minutes in the UK. There is no cure for the condition and I’ve seen from first-hand experience how it turns lives upside down.” – Lind Robson
Linda, who has also appeared in Central Television wartime drama Shine on Harvey Moon and the Carlton produced-era of motel soap Crossroads, is among 100,000 people who are taking part in 40 Memory Walks this autumn and the charity is hoping they will generate as much as £9 million to help people affected by dementia.
Of the top 10 causes of death, dementia is the only one that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed down. Research will beat dementia but more funding is urgently needed to find a cure. Alzheimer’s Society is committed to spending at least £150 million over the next decade on dementia research – and Memory Walk will help to raise vital funds towards this.
“Memory Walk is a great way to raise money that will hopefully bring an end to dementia through research, but Memory Walk also helps raise awareness of a condition that devastates families and inspires them to take action.” – Linda Robson
Linda, left, with BBC One Birds of a Feather co-stars Leslie Joseph and Pauline Quirke.
As troubled mother Wanda Wise in ITV’s Crossroads.
Wartime dramas with Central TV’s Shine on Harvey Moon. Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson.
