Claire Hicklenton

🐾 Walking 75 Miles This October for Dementia UK 💙

This October, I’m taking on a personal challenge — walking 75 miles with my dogs to raise money for Dementia UK.

Every step we take will be in support of families affected by dementia — families who need the vital support of Dementia UK’s specialist nurses, who provide advice, guidance, and understanding when it’s needed most.

But this isn’t just a challenge for a good cause — it’s something deeply personal to me.

I have close friends whose parents are living with dementia, and I’ve seen how much of a toll it takes on the whole family — not just the person diagnosed. Watching loved ones struggle with memory loss and confusion is heartbreaking, and it can leave families feeling helpless.

And for me, it hits even closer to home. My mum has cerebral small vessel disease, a condition that affects blood flow in the brain and is often a precursor to dementia. It’s a stark reminder that brain health matters, and that the support services Dementia UK offers are absolutely essential.

So this October, I’ll be lacing up my walking shoes (and clipping on the dogs’ leads!) to walk 75 miles — come rain, shine, or muddy paws — to help raise funds for Dementia UK.

Every mile we walk is for the families who are caring, coping, and hoping.

💙 You can make a difference by sponsoring me — no matter how big or small your donation, it will go directly towards supporting families living with dementia across the UK.

👉 https://fundraise.dementiauk.org/login/activity

If you can’t donate, please consider sharing my page to help spread the word — awareness is just as powerful.

Follow along this month as I’ll be sharing updates, photos, and maybe a few muddy dog selfies as we make our way to 75 miles! 🐶🚶‍♀️💪

Thank you so much for your support — it truly means the world to me. 💙

Together, we can walk towards a world where every family facing dementia has the help they need.