Help Give Dementia Family Carers the Break They Deserve

Dementia Family Carers fundraising started with the Chesham Walk now moves to RUN FOR CHARITY in Manchester, Hyde Park and more, to raise another £8,000 by the end of 2025

Join us in raising vital funds for Dementia Carers Respite, a UK charity dedicated to giving unpaid family carers the rest and support they so desperately need.

Every day, thousands of people across the UK selflessly care for a loved one living with dementia. It’s a 24/7 job emotionally draining, physically demanding and often lonely. Some carers go months, without a proper break.

Dementia Carers Respite steps in to help. We provide free professional respite care, giving family carers the chance to rest, reconnect with themselves and feel human again even if just for a few hours.

Want to make a positive impact? Lace up your running shoes and join Team DCR and The Chiltern Hospital in Buckinghamshire, with Friends and Families in our upcoming fun charity running events:

Manchester Half Marathon https://www.manchesterhalfmarathon.com/home/

Date: Sunday, 12th October 2025…only a few places remaining

Location: Starts at Emirates Old Trafford County Cricket Club

Take on the 13.1-mile challenge through the heart of Manchester. A brilliant, flat course perfect for runners of all abilities!

Hyde Park 5K or 10K https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/hyde-park-5k-10k-september-2025

Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025

Location: Hyde Park, London

Choose between a 5K or 10K run in one of London’s most iconic parks. A family-friendly, feel-good event for a great cause.

Note: Other than your registration fee you do not need to collect donations or set up your own donation page. Just encourage friends, colleagues and family to donate through this GoFundMe page. You can help whether you are taking part in the run or just want to make a donation:

Donation: Every penny brings relief to Dementia Family Carers

Share: Spread the word. Let your friends and family know about this cause.

Run for Us: Take part in one of the events. Every runner helps us go the extra mile.

For more information on how to register for either event and fundraise for Dementia Carers Respite, please visit: https://dementia-respite.org.uk/dementia-carers-respite-run-for-charity-run-to-give-carers-the-gift-of-rest/

Even a small donation can give a family carer time to breathe, something so many of us take for granted. Together, we can make sure no family carer is left behind. Thank you for supporting Dementia Carers Respite.