On the day of Race Against Dementia founder Sir Jackie Stewart’s 86th birthday, the charity has been announced as the Official Charity Partner of Silverstone Festival (22-24 August).
The Festival will raise funds for Race Against Dementia through a variety of initiatives during the event – including a Fun Run of the 5.9-kilometre circuit on Friday 22 August. A £10 donation to the charity secures entry for the run with online sign-ups opening in July and on-the-day registration available at the circuit.
With more than 55 million people around the world living with dementia, money raised during the weekend will fund pioneering scientists to accelerate the search for preventative treatments and a cure all underpinned by a Formula 1 mindset towards research.
“Helen would be truly proud of what we’re doing to challenge her illness”
“I am extremely grateful to Silverstone for supporting Race Against Dementia at the Festival this year,” said Sir Jackie. “Helen would be truly proud of what we’re doing to challenge her illness – and the broader challenge dementia presents to society.
“We’ve already made exciting breakthroughs, and I believe more are just around the corner if we continue accelerating our ground-breaking research in the race for a cure. A big ‘thank you’ to Silverstone and its passionate supporters.”
Adding to the Festival’s celebration of motorsport history, Sir Jackie’s legendary Tyrrell 006, the car in which he won his third Formula 1 World Championship in 1973, will be on display. It forms part of The World Champions Collection, commemorating 75 years of Formula 1 at the very track where the championship began in 1950.
“This is a very special year for Formula 1 and Silverstone, and we’re proud to support a cause so close to Sir Jackie’s heart,” said Nick Wigley, Event Director. “It’s hard to imagine a more fitting charity to support as we honour 75 years of F1.
“Sir Jackie is not only a true racing legend, but also – like so many – someone who knows first-hand the heartbreak dementia causes and the urgent need for a cure.”
Image courtesy of Bell Racing and Matt Wardle
