Summary
Charlie Quirke, the son of actress Pauline Quirke, started a five-day walk to raise money for Alzheimer's research. He is walking 140km, passing through significant places from his mother's life and career. His mother, Pauline Quirke, was diagnosed with dementia in 2021.
Key Facts
- Charlie Quirke began his walk in Chigwell and plans to cover a distance of 140km over five days.
- His walk is a fundraising effort for Alzheimer's Research UK.
- Pauline Quirke, his mother, is a well-known actress diagnosed with dementia in 2021.
- The walk will pass through locations important to Pauline Quirke's life, including Islington, Windsor, and several Pauline Quirke Academy locations.
- Friends of Pauline Quirke, including Linda Robson and Ray Winstone, supported Charlie at the start of his journey.
- In the UK, about one million people currently live with dementia, and this number is expected to increase by 2040.
- Charlie Quirke has expressed a strong personal connection and dedication to this cause, reflecting on his role as a caregiver.
