Cycling from the UK to Istanbul for Alzheimer's Research UK

John Slater & Geoff have known each other for over 45ys even though they haven't seen each other they are in regular touch via social media.

John is cycling from the UK to Istanbul to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
It’s a distance of over 2,000 miles and I expect it to take around 8 to 10 weeks.

Both of John's parents lived with Alzheimer’s in their later years and his father was seen off by rapid onset vascular dementia. He died 5 years ago, his mother last November.

Bernie Carranza works for Alzheimer’s Research UK as their Regional Fundraising Officer for Scotland and she answers some of our questions.

To donate visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/TheRideOfOurLives

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