Walkers take to streets of Ipswich to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK

The walkers for a walk at the halfway point at Ipswich Town Football Club. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photographyy 2015)

The second Ipswich Alzheimer’s and Dementia Walk began at midday, with 121 participants taking on the 10-mile route to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

'Josie's Tea Cosy's' taking part in the walk. Lisa Orchard, left, and sister Caroline Aust, right, took part in the walk in memory of their mum, Josie, with their sister-in-law, Carol George and neice, Julie Giles. Picture: JULIE GILES (Image: Archant)

The charity walk started from the James Hehir Building on the town’s Waterfront and takes in some of the town’s historic sites.

Walkers on the route. Picture GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

The event has already raised more than £13,700, with more money expected over the coming days through t-shirt sales.

Ipswich deputy mayor Roger Fern addresses the walkers. Picture: MICHAEL STEWARD (Image: Archant)

Jessica Baldry, event manager, said: “It is an outstanding turnout yet again. It’s very reassuring to see just how many people are supporting the fight against dementia.

Ipswich deputy mayor Roger Fern. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

“There are many features along the way and it’s great to see so many people supporting the event.”

Participants at the Ipswich Alzheimer's and Dementia Walk. Picture: MICHAEL STEWARD (Image: Archant)

The event was supported by a number of businesses in town and Ipswich deputy mayor Roger Fern addressed the walkers prior to the start.

The Pound Gates team prepare to start. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photographyy 2017)

Walkers start the 10-mile event from Ipswich Waterfront. Picture GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

The walkers make their way along the Waterfront at the start of the event. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

Walkers smile for the camera. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

Walkers on the route. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

Participants at the Ipswich Alzheimer's and Dementia Walk. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

Participants at the Ipswich Alzheimer's and Dementia Walk. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

Participants at the Ipswich Alzheimer's and Dementia Walk. Picture: MICHAEL STEWARD (Image: Archant)

Participants at the Ipswich Alzheimer's and Dementia Walk. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

Walkers start the race at Ipswich Waterfront. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Archant)

The 121 walkers pose for a group photograph prior to the start of the event. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photographyy 2015)

Event manager Jessica Baldry speaks at the start of the event. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photographyy 2015)

Graham Pinder (left) and Steve Pinder-Banthorpe. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photographyy 2015)

The walking team from Woodlands - the mental health unit at Ipswich Hospital. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photographyy 2015)

Participants at the Ipswich Alzheimer's and Dementia Walk. Picture: MICHAEL STEWARD (Image: Archant)