GADS marks Alzheimer’s month with special 24-hour Memory Walk

This weekend saw the Gibraltar Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society 24-hour Memory Walk at the Lathbury Sports Complex, with hundreds of people walking around the running track to raise awareness and funds.

Starting at 11am, the event opened with a special ‘memory lap’ by ERS residents in honour of the late Daphne Alcantara, the charity’s former chairperson and prime mover behind the Gibraltar Memory Walk.

GADS chairperson Jeanette Ochello wanted to express the charity’s “heartfelt gratitude” to the volunteers and the community that helped make the event a success.

“Your unwavering support, dedication and commitment have all made the difference,” she said.

“Together we’ve built something special inspiring change and lifting each other up.”

“Here’s to the journey ahead, because with all of you by our side, the possibilities are endless.”