Travel Retail Consortium calls for support of ‘Walk for A Cure’ in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK
As its nominated charity for this year, the TRC is seeking to raise £18.000 for Alzheimer's Research UK
There are just two months to go before members of the Travel Retail Consortium (TRC) – along with industry colleagues, friends and family –take part in two challenging ‘Walk for a Cure’ events in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
As its nominated charity for this year, the TRC is seeking to raise £18,000 (US$24,180) for the charity, which would fund a PHD research student for a year in its efforts to find a cure for a disease that will affect one in two people.
To date, the ‘walkers’ have raised just over £6,000(including gift-aid) towards the goal but there is still a long way to go. The TRC is appealing to the industry to dig deep to support the initiative.
Sharon Edwards-Smith, TRC Chairperson, said, “The TRC has pledged to donate a further £6,000 to the cause and so if the industry could help us to raise an additional £6,000 then we will have made it.”
Donations can be made direct to the TRC page on this link: https://walk.alzheimersresearchuk.org/fundraisers/otravelretailconsortium (important, please scroll down to orange Donate to Travel Retail Consortium button) or to individuals taking part who may contact industry colleagues direct. All donations (whether to the TRC or individuals) go into the central Consortium fund-raising pot.
Members of the industry are also invited to take part in one of the walks and help fund-raise towards the total. There’s a distance to suit everyone, whether a seasoned walker or a beginner. Choose from 13,21 or 42 kilometers in the Peak District or 6, 21 or 34 kilometers in the Cotswolds.
Those interested in taking part shouldemail Julie Hawkins: julie@cotivision.com orBecci Calver: beccicalver@hatch.co.uk fora Step By Step guide to registering.
“We currently have 23 signed up to walk at either one or both locations,” Edwards-Smith added. “But there is still time to sign up – the more that walk, the more we can raise.”
The TRC will have dedicated gazebos at both events for walkers and their supporters to meet up and use during the day. Champagne member Taittinger will be providing baseball caps to identify TRC walkers as they successfully cross the finishing line, while refreshments and sweet treats are being provided by members Accolade Wines/Vinarchy, Au Vodka, Butlers, Edinburgh Gin. Harrogate Water, Heineken and Rémy Cointreau.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is not only a leader in UK-based studies, but also plays an active role in international collaborations. The charity works closely with researchers and organizations across the globe to accelerate progress toward a cure. These partnerships help share knowledge, resources, and expertise, ensuring that UK researchers are connected to global initiatives and benefit from international funding opportunities.
“This collaborative approach is vital in tackling a disease that has such far-reaching impacts and the TRC is proud to support it,” the council stated. “We look forward to seeing you there and walking together towards a future free from the heartbreak of dementia.”
For more information, please contact Julie Hawkinson julie@cotivision.com orBecci Calver on beccicalver@hatch.co.uk.
