Supporting Alzheimer’s Society One Step at a Time

Nic and Darrel’s 26-Mile Trek Along the Northumberland Coast

At Blueleaf, supporting charitable causes that align with our values is an important part of who we are. As part of our ongoing commitment to Alzheimer’s Society, our Charity of the Year, two of our colleagues—Nic Wood and Darrel Watson—recently completed a26-mile sponsored walk as part of the Trek26 challenge, raising vital funds and awareness for people living with dementia.

On Saturday 24th May, Nic and Darrel set off along the stunning coastline of Northumberland, starting and finishing in Alnwick. The route was filled with breath-taking scenery, a sense of camaraderie, and the shared determination of hundreds of participants walking for a cause close to their hearts.

While the first part of the trek was filled with excitement and energy, the final five miles tested both their physical and mental resilience. But their motivation never wavered—every step was a reminder of why they took on the challenge: to support the 1 in 3people born in the UK today who will develop dementia in their lifetime.

“Every step we took reminded us why we signed up for this challenge: to support those living with dementia and to help fund research that can change lives,” said Nic.

At Blueleaf, our core value “Care.Always.” is not just about how we support our customers and care homes –it’s about how we show up for one another and for the wider community. Nic and Darrel’s commitment to this cause is a perfect reflection of that value inaction.

We’re incredibly proud of their achievement and grateful to everyone who supported them along the way. Thankyou to Alzheimer’s Society for organising such a meaningful and impactful event.

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If you would like to support this important cause, you can still donate via their JustGiving page here:
👉 Support Nic and Darrel – JustGiving

Together, we can help improve the lives of those affected by dementia—one mile at a time.

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