Yahoo News Suranne Jones gets set for gruelling physical challenge
Suranne Jones is not one to rest on her laurels. She’s rarely off screens, having starred in some of the most-watched shows on TV, including BBC hits Doctor Foster and Gentleman Jack - we’ve seen her on stage, most recently in the West End production, Frozen, – and now, she’s taking on a role of a different sort.
The actress has accepted a brand new role as an Ambassador for the dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, to honour her mum, who lived with dementia for eight years and sadly passed away in 2016. And she’s getting stuck right into her new role by signing up for a surprise challenge.
Suranne has announced that she will take part in Trek 26, this summer, where participants have the choice between doing 13 or a 26-mile sponsored hike in various locations across the UK. Kicking off on June 6 in London, further locations include the Brecon Beacons, the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall.
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“I did a Ben Nevis Midnight trek with a friend whose grandma had dementia - we found it equally challenging and thrilling and it gave us both time to reflect on our similar situations,” she said.
“I believe in challenging yourself and experiencing situations that push you out of your comfort zone, which is, of course, what people with dementia, carers and families face every day.”
Suranne has been an avid supporter of Alzheimer’s Society for many years, having previously backed its flagship fundraising campaigns Memory Walk and Cupcake Day as well as the charity’s TakeOn12 challenge.
And with the number of people living with dementia across the UK set to rise to one million by 2025, she’s determined to continue to help the charity on its mission to power research breakthroughs to improve care and find a cure, challenge perceptions and provide support.
“Dementia is the UK's biggest killer – someone develops dementia every three minutes – so in the 10 hours it takes to complete an average 26-mile trek, that’s 200 people who will develop dementia in the UK,” she added.
“But every penny raised by people taking on a Trek 26 event will help Alzheimer’s Society find a cure, improve care and help support people affected by dementia. Trek26 is a great way to show support and I’m thrilled to be leading the charge to encourage people to get involved.”
We're backing her all the way!
Fancy joining Suranne? Visit alzheimers.org.uk/trek26 to sign up today.
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