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Charlie Quirke Finishes 87-Mile Trek, Raises Over £177,000 for Alzheimer’s Research

The fundraiser honors his mother Pauline Quirke following her dementia diagnosis.

Overview

  • Quirke completed the five-day walk on December 12 in Buckinghamshire, finishing at Bourne End Marina.
  • Donations have surpassed £177,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK so far, with the total still rising.
  • The route retraced places meaningful to Pauline Quirke, including schools, theatres and the Pauline Quirke Academy.
  • He stopped at the academy’s Loudwater headquarters for a public welcome before the final leg.
  • Charlie thanked supporters for the nationwide response, while Alzheimer’s Research UK hailed the awareness and funding boost.