82-Year-Old Alzheimer’s Survivor to Begin 650-Mile Walk From Land’s End to London

JUDY WALKS UK | MEDIA ADVISORY

82-Year-Old Alzheimer’s Survivor to Begin 650-Mile Walk
From Land’s End to London

SATURDAY, 1 AUGUST 2026  |  OFFICIAL START AT 9:00 A.M. BST

WHAT: Dr. Judy Benjamin will begin a 650-mile walk from Land’s End to London. Diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s at 67, Judy completed a 2,812-mile walk across the United States in 2025 and is now aiming to become the first known Alzheimer’s survivor to complete the Land’s End-to-London route.

WHEN: Saturday, 1 August 2026

·       Media and participants should meet at 8:45 a.m. 

·       The walk will officially begin at 9:00 a.m. BST.

MEETING POINT: The Stone Circle opposite the visitor centre at Land’s End, Sennen, Cornwall, TR19 7AA.

STARTING POINT: At 8:45 a.m., Judy and those joining her will walk the short distance from the Stone Circle to the Cornish Path signpost, where her journey will officially begin at 9:00 a.m.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Media are invited for filming, photographs and interviews with Judy before she sets off. Please reply in advance with your outlet and crew details. She is currently in the UK prepping for her walk.

Full route and information: https://www.judywalks.com/

MEDIA CONTACT

Laura Lazzarini

Apollo Health

Tel: +1 (408) 497-6388

Email: laura@ahnphealth.com

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