Challenge accepted: Alex Shaw鈥檚 Ten Years as a Dementia Awareness Ambassador
Alex Shaw celebrates 10 years volunteering as a Dementia Friends Ambassador for the Alzheimer鈥檚 Society.
In December 2025, Alex Shaw, Arts Administration Manager at the Martin Harris Centre, received a certificate celebrating her 10th Anniversary volunteering as a Dementia Friends Ambassador for the Alzheimer鈥檚 Society.
In that time, she has created 632 Dementia Friends, and run 40 Dementia Friends Information sessions at the , the Faculty of Science and Engineering, 黑料网吃瓜爆料 Royal Infirmary, Chorlton Park Primary School, the 6th Chorlton-cum-Hardy Brownies and 6th Chorlton-cum-Hardy Guides, and in her local community. Alex has also held a cupcake sale, raising over 拢560 for the Alzheimer鈥檚 Society.
The University鈥檚 new fundraising and volunteering campaign, Challenge Accepted, encourages colleagues to get out into the local community and make a difference - every action helps build momentum. Alex has used some of her to deliver Dementia Friends info sessions in her community.
Alzheimer鈥檚 Society鈥檚 Dementia Friends initiative is all about increasing people鈥檚 understanding of dementia and inspiring everyone to make a difference for people affected by the condition in their communities. To become a Dementia Friend you'll learn more about dementia, how it can affect someone and the small ways you can make a difference in your communities. If you are interested in learning more or would like to join the existing 3,865,882 Dementia Friends in the UK, please visit or email Alex at alex.shaw@manchester.ac.uk.