Lanarkshire family to embark on dementia charity walk around Scots island in memory of beloved mum

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A Lanarkshire family is set to embark on a charity walk around a Scottish Island in memory of their beloved mum who passed away from dementia.Donna Brady and her family from Cambuslang are taking part in Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk this year, in memory of Elaine – beloved mum, much-missed gran and stalwart of the local community.They’ll be walking around Millport, one of Elaine’s favourite places over the weekend of September 15.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Donna is encouraging big-hearted folk across South Lanarkshire to sign up for Scotland’s Memory Walk today at memorywalk.alzscot.org and celebrate someone they love.

Donna says: “Mum was always the family matriarch; a fantastic role model to us and the most loving and proud gran you could ever meet.“She was full of fun and laughter, first up on the dance floor at a party and always looking for a karaoke and a chance to sing her favourite Patsy Cline song, ‘Crazy’.“She would have loved doing Scotland’s Memory Walk – she was that kind of person.

She was an active member of our local church and community, helping in any way she could. She volunteered at the Anchor Boys and took so much joy from working with and supporting young people, it was a highlight of her week.“She was always out and about, away down the street to chat with