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ULSTER RUGBY SUPPORT 20:20 CYCLE CHALLENGE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DEMENTIA 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.

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“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.”

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:

To register for the event please go to: www.entrycentral.com/event/104996

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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 www.alzheimers.org. uk/DAW

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.

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