A deputy mayor is preparing to run his first marathon.
Mid Sussex District Council councillor Duncan Pascoe will be taking part in the Brighton Marathon on April 6 to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Cllr Pascoe, who represents Haywards Heath Ashenground, said: "I think the Alzheimer's Society is an incredibly important organisation to support.
"One in three people today will develop dementia in their lifetime and nearly a million people are currently living with dementia in the UK.
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"A timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial to accessing treatment and support that can help people manage dementia symptoms and avoid ending up in crisis.
"I am running the Brighton Marathon to spotlight the charity and all the work they do.
"I would be grateful for any support or donation you can offer."
The Alzheimer’s Society hosts a range of activities in Haywards Heath and Mid Sussex, including a dementia forum that enables those living with dementia to make friends, share experiences, influence change and make a difference to attitudes and communities.
To donate to Cllr Pascoe's run, visit justgiving.com/page/duncan-marathon-alzheimers.
For more information on Alzheimer's Society and what they do locally, visit alzheimers.org.uk or contact the Mid Sussex Dementia Forum at westsussexdementiaservices@alzheimers.org.uk.
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