General Information and Terms & Conditions
Thank you for showing interest in our event. The Ipswich Defeat Dementia Walk 2022 aims to raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This event is supported by the charity Alzheimer’s Research UK and run by local volunteers who have a keen interest in raising local awareness of this condition.
Fundraising Guidelines – expectations
The Events Team has set a fundraising guideline “per person” for the 2022 event. Unfortunately, we’ve found in previous year’s that walkers have arrived on event day having raised zero funds for the charity. Considering the costs incurred in running the event, this actually incurs a financial loss for us and the charity. Following the funds raised at the previous events, a guideline amount of £200 has been set and is easily achievable.
About the walk
The event offers a 10mile distance which will be undulating. A reasonable amount of general fitness and good health is required to participate. A full route map with spectator zones, toilet stops and walk features will be communicated in September.
What’s next?
You will receive a confirmation of your entry from the Events Team. On this confirmation, we will provide instructions on opening your fundraising page for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Important note: The Ipswich Defeat Dementia Walk is raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK (NOT the Alzheimer’s Society) – please await the link to the JustGiving Event page before starting to fund-raise as this will direct you to the correct page and charity.
Press & PR
We are investing in a series of local marketing and PR exercises to promote the event, the charity and the walkers - look out for us in local press! Please also feel free to keep us posted on fund-raising progress on our Facebook page. A range of merchandise will be available from Alzheimer’s Research UK on the day at the Start Line.
Terms & Conditions
• A full route plan will be communicated in September 2019 but the organisers reserve the right to change the route to accommodate logistical eventualities at any point.
• We accept dogs-on-leads at this event and expect owners to take care for their dog’s safety on narrow footpaths.
• Walkers must be over 18-years of age to participate.
• We expect our participants to be mindful of local surroundings in terms of noise and considerate with their litter.
• Fancy Dress is permitted but please be mindful of weather conditions and practicality of attire.
• The event will provide traffic marshals where available to assist with any difficult road crossings. Walkers must remain vigilant to traffic in all cases.
• The pace for the walk is brisk – we have allotted time frames to complete the walk in-line with our Start and Finish locations and designated toilet stops. In addition, we do not provide a course sweep at the end of the event and it is each walker’s responsibility to ensure that he/she finishes within the event times.
Personal Disclaimer
- I understand that participating in the Defeat Dementia Walk 2022 carries a risk and I accept that the organisers of the event will not be liable for any loss, damage, action, claim, costs or expenses which may arise in consequence of my participation in the event.
- I understand that the Defeat Dementia Walk 2022 is created, implemented and managed by volunteers who are not accountable for my safety during the event. - I am physically capable of participating in this activity.
- I will not participate in this event unless I am medically fit on the day of the event and that, in any case, I will participate at my own risk.
- I understand that photos taken before, during and after the event may be publicised on social media and in general event publicity.
- I will abide by the T&C outlined in this document.