Hundreds of people from across Surrey put on their walking shoes last Sunday 18th September to fight dementia at the Alzheimer's Society's flagship fundraising event, Memory Walk.

Over 320 people stepped out to take part in one of the two walking distances available at Godstone Green and over £10,000 is estimated to have been raised to help local people with dementia and their carers.

Crowds were entertained by award winning Elvis Impersonator, Paul Richie, along with football games and a local band, Transmission Interrupted. Refreshments were provided by the scouts and there was a memory tree that people attached notes to for who they were walking for.

Anita Avery, Community Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society in Surrey said:

"This event was bigger and better than any other year. We hoped it continues like this as dementia is a condition that touches so many lives. Last year over £9,000 was raised for local services, and we're pleased to be on track to beat this year.

"There are almost 14,800 people living with dementia in Surrey and this is expected to rise to almost 19,600 in the next ten years. That is why Memory Walk is so important as it raises vital funds for local services for people with dementia and their carers as carers' groups and day centres.'

Memory Walk 2011 is being held in partnership with Bupa. Together, Alzheimer's Soceity and Bupa aim to support more people living with dementia through the vital funds that are raised.