The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) will host its annual nationwide Denim Day for Dementia fundraising campaign on Friday, 1st March, to raise funds for families impacted by dementia.
Now in its sixth year, the popular fundraising campaign aims to unite communities to support families living with dementia. Hosting a Denim Day for Dementia is quite easy, and can be done in two steps:
1. Order a free Denim Day for Dementia pack online at www.alzheimer.
2. Dons your blue jeans, denim jacket, or whatever denim you have and host a Denim Day for Dementia on March 1st in your office, school, workplace, or wherever you may be.
The ASI must raise €3.6 million this year to maintain crucial supports and services, including the National Helpline, Family Carer Training, Social Clubs, and Alzheimer’s Cafes. This year’s campaign targets a fundraising goal of €30,000 to support families nationwide living with dementia.
The ASI Head of Fundraising, Mairéad Dillon, said: “The Alzheimer Society of Ireland are here to support families affected by dementia and their carers in Ireland. Fundr
An estimated 64,000 people in Ireland live with dementia, with one in 10 diagnoses occurring in individuals under the age of 65, often referred to as young-onset or early-onset dementia.
Join the movement by donning your denims on Friday, March 1st, and make a difference in the lives of families living with dementia in Ireland.
