We exist to beat dementia

Join Race Against Dementia: Fuse Your Love for Racing with the Fight Against Dementia

RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA

Hear what people affected by dementia have to say about Race Against Dementia
The stopwatch is ticking. The race is on

Sir Jackie Stewart OBE

Are you a racing fan with a volunteering spirit? Race Against Dementia offers unique volunteer opportunities in our urgent drive to find a treatment and cure for dementia.

Choose bucket collecting, merchandise selling or car park marshalling to support us.

Bucket Collecting: Driving Research through Donations

As a Race Against Dementia volunteer, you’ll interact with event attendees, engaging them in the drive against dementia.

By collecting donations in our Race Against Dementia buckets, every contribution you gather will fuel pioneering research in the fight against this devastating disease.

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We are determined to make a difference

James Worthington, Autosport International 2023 volunteer, shares his determination to make a difference.

James Worthington, Autosport International 2023 volunteer, shares his determination to make a difference.

“At MyWorkwear, we are proud to support Race Against Dementia, having them as our nominated charity. I volunteer alongside colleagues, customers and friends and have been involved in several Race Against Dementia events. We are determined to make a difference and support the research that will lead to a cure for this debilitating disease.” ~ James Worthington, MyWorkwear

Not Just About Cars: Volunteers’ Passionate Stories

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It’s humbling to see people’s generosity and hear their stories

Matthew Kelly, a RAD volunteer who lost his parents to dementia, channelled his personal experience at the Randox Grand National.

Matthew Kelly, a Race Against Dementia volunteer who lost his parents to dementia, channelled his personal experience at the Randox Grand National.

“I enjoy volunteering because it’s a way of helping a worthwhile charity with your time and enthusiasm. It’s not a lot but when the charity is close to you, and you can help people in circumstances like yourself, it becomes personal and even more important. It’s humbling to see people’s generosity and hear their stories. It’s simple: sadly the disease affects so many lives.” ~ Matthew Kelly

Selling Merchandise: Promoting the Cause with Race Against Dementia Items

Merchandise sellers are stationed at our stands, offering Race Against Dementia items to racegoers, each sale supporting research and spreading dementia awareness.

Car Park Marshalling: Steering the Event to Success

Car park marshals keep events running smoothly, directing vehicles and assisting attendees, all in the exhilarating atmosphere of the event. Whatever your role, you are an import

There are lots of ways you can support us. In doing so, you can make a huge difference to research, join the race today.

Help us in the race against dementia

Raise money for much needed research and help us to beat dementia by joining the Race.

DEMENTIA RACE INSIGHTS

Explore questions to gain a deeper understanding of dementia, symptoms, the innovative research led by our dedicated fellows.

WHAT IS DEMENTIA?

Dementia impacts memory, thinking and behaviour and includes several types of cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia.

OUR RESEARCH

The Race Against Dementia Fellowship Programme funds and supports the world’s most promising scientific talent. We back promising research projects that will accelerate progress towards a cure and treatment.

Memories

In this Memories series, our founder Sir Jackie Stewart OBE discusses memories of a remarkable life in motorsport, business and beyond.

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