Eleven-year-old Cara Reilly Brown from Paisley has challenged her entire family to take part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk tomorrow in aid of Alzheimer Scotland to help support people living with dementia in memory of her late gran.
Cara’s much-loved gran was diagnosed with dementia and lived with the family until the end. Inspired by a dementia-friendly talk presented to her school by Alzheimer Scotland, the schoolgirl was inspired to help support people with dementia and their families by taking part in the unique sponsored walk.
Cara Reilly Brown, said: “This year is Year of Young People and as I’m one of the ambassadors in Renfrewshire I wanted to do more to help support people living with dementia and decided to sign up to the Kiltwalk as it sounded great fun and big challenge. I hope to raise as much funds as possible for Alzheimer Scotland. I even managed to encourage my whole family into doing it with me, my mum, dad, brother and even my dog and my brother’s girlfriend.”
Cara’s mum, Colette, added: “We’ve called ourselves #TeamPat as that’s what mums main carer Kim and I called ourselves. Alzheimer Scotland were there for us when we needed them. Mum had a befriender as part of her care package and the respite that gave my dad was priceless. It gave him much needed space to breathe and mum loved it.”
Leah Cranney, fundraiser for Alzheimer Scotland, said: “We are thrilled to hear about Cara and her family all taking part in this weekend’s Kiltwalk in support of Alzheimer Scotland. Every penny will go towards our vision – ensuring that nobody faces dementia alone.”
Visit Cara’s fundraising page at: https://give.everydayhero.com/uk/cara-s-kilt-walk-for-alzheimer-s-scotland.