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ULSTER RUGBY SUPPORT 20:20 CYCLE CHALLENGE
TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DEMENTIA
The event is being held at Youth Sport, in Omagh, on
Sunday 15th May, and will kick of this year’s Dementia
Awareness Week (15-21 May) where a variety of activities
and events held by the Alzheimer’s Society will be
happening every day across Northern Ireland.
Ulster Rugby has teamed up with Alzheimer’s Society as
their official charity partner for the 2015/16 season.
This year’s Dementia Awareness Week is about
encouraging people to confront dementia head on, be
aware that you can do something about your worries and
come to Alzheimer’s Society for help and support.
Alzheimer’s Society is tackling the many myths and
misunderstandings about dementia – because life
doesn’t end when dementia begins.
The sooner you confront dementia by coming to us for
information and support, the better your chance will be
of getting the right treatment, support and advice to
tackle it.
There will be a number of cycle options available on
the day to accumulate the 20,000 miles target, these
include:
» » 30 mile route
» » 50 mile route
» » 70 mile route
Ulster player Roger Wilson said: “This is one of the many
worthwhile events which we have supported during our
charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society this year and
we would encourage as many people as possible to get
on their bikes to support the 20:20 cycle challenge.
“20,000 miles represents the 20,000 people now living
here with dementia, and we are delighted to be able
to help raise funds and awareness of the services that
Alzheimer’s Society offer, to our many supporters and
indeed the wider community.”
Richard Gilliland, from Alzheimer’s Society in Northern
Ireland, said: “We are really excited that Ulster Rugby
is supporting the 20:20 cycle challenge which will be
kicking off Dementia Awareness Week and we urge
people from here to come and take part in this cycle
challenge.
“There are 20,000 people with dementia living in
Northern Ireland, and we want everyone to come
together, regardless of their fitness levels or age, and
cycle a combined distance of 20,000 miles in order
to highlight just how many people are living with the
condition and raise awareness that many of them can
and are living well with dementia with the right support
and information.”
To register for the event please go to:
Alzheimer’s Society is here for anyone affected
by dementia and there are lots of ways we can
help you. Call our National Dementia Helpline
on 0300 222 1122 or visit .
uk/DAW
Ulster Rugby is calling on cycling enthusiasts young and old from
across the region to come together and cycle 20,000 miles to raise
awareness for the 20,000 people with dementia.
CHARITY PARTNER
» » Track with bikes supplied
» » Static bike