Widnes Family Steps Up For Alzheimer's Society With Lake District Trek
Two colleagues, and their family members, from Vertu Nissan Widnes are set to take on a 13-mile fundraising trek through the Lake District in support of Alzheimer’s Society – a cause very close to their hearts.
Chloe Sweeney, Assistant Accountant, and her aunt, Jen Nicholl, Divisional Hub Administrator, will be lacing up their walking boots for Trek26 Lake District on 31st May, joined by a team of ten walkers who together aim to raise as much money as possible for the charity.
The trek is in recognition of Chloe’s beloved Nan – Jen’s mother – who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2024. The family has been profoundly affected by the diagnosis and is determined to help fund vital research and support for others facing the same devastating journey.
Chloe said: “Me and my family are walking for my wonderful Nan who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia last year. We are experiencing first-hand the devastation this disease can cause, taking every little bit of my Nan’s personality day by day.
“The utter heartbreak that we can see in my Nan’s face, who was once herself a carer, and not being able to fix this is so hard – and it gets harder every day. The whole family is heartbroken, and so we want to do as much as possible to raise money for research into this horrendous disease.
"We hope that in the future, a cure can be found so no more families have to live with watching their loved one suffer – and with grieving a family member who is still physically with them.”
The team’s efforts will contribute to Alzheimer’s Society’s ongoing work to fund research into treatment and care, while also offering support to those affected by dementia across the UK.
To support Chloe, Jen, and the team in their fundraising efforts, donations can be made via their team fundraising page https://www.justgiving.com/page/chloe-sweeney-1