IN a heart warming display of community spirit, more than 1,000 motorcyclists are expected to take part in an annual motorcycle run next Sunday and raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Society.  Participants will meet in Truro and begin their tour of the county on September 15. The event is the 37th to take place in memory of Martin Jennings of Beacon, Camborne who sadly lost his life competing.

Claire Frost, Regional Fundraiser at Alzheimer’s Society said: “We are extremely grateful that this years’ Memorial Motorcycle run will be in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. One in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime, and there are and currently 11,300 people living with dementia in Cornwall.”

“We have 8 Dementia Advisers working across the county and a very popular Singing for the Brain group in Truro. Whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society for practical advice, emotional support, and guidance.”

David Saunby, organiser of the run, said: “This will be my 37th year in organising which has become not only the biggest memorial charity run in Cornwall, but also a social gathering of bikers throughout Cornwall and beyond, meeting friends and colleagues they haven't seen for years.”

“I am particularly looking forward to riding down the newly opened section of the A30 between Carland Cross and Chiverton, where it should be a spectacular sight of over 1,000 motorcycles in convoy, as it makes its way down the A30 towards Beacon.”

The motorcycle run was due to take place on Sunday, September 8 but the weather forecast forced it’s postponement.

Alzheimer’s Society provides help and hope to everyone living with dementia and donations will ensure those affected get the life-changing support they need. To contact the Cornwall office, phone on 01872 277963 or email [email protected].