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Actor's Son Walks 140km for Mom's Alzheimer's Research
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Charlie Quirke completed a 140km fundraising walk for Alzheimer's research.
- He raised over £200,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK.
- The walk changed his life outlook and inspired him to tell others' stories.
Charlie Quirke, son of renowned actress Pauline Quirke, has undertaken and completed a significant 140km fundraising journey for Alzheimer's Research UK. This remarkable endeavor, which passed through locations significant to his mother's career, has deeply impacted his outlook.
The 31-year-old actor, whose mother was diagnosed with dementia in 2021, successfully raised more than £200,000 for the charity. Despite the immense physical and emotional challenges, Quirke described the experience as profoundly rewarding.
Quirke stated that the trek, which began in Chigwell, has transformed his aspirations. He now aims to use his platform to share the stories of individuals affected by Alzheimer's and continue his work with the charity, driven by the hope of finding a cure.
