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Charity Walk Returns to Meadowhall to Support People Living with Demen
The community event will return on Sunday 2nd August and will once again see families and friends walk the family-friendly route around Meadowhall to raise vital funds for people living with dementia across Sheffield.
This year’s event will be hosted by BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton, who’ll be leading the day’s celebrations and inspiring walkers as they come together, including her own family who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
The walk is inspired by one woman with dementia’s lifelong love of red shoes, a simple memory trigger that helps her connect with her past, with the event designed to bring everyone together to reflect and connect, all while raising funds for dementia care.
The colour red is unique in increasing brain wave activity in people with dementia, easily catching their attention and even helping to stimulate appetite through to the late stages. People joining the walk will be encouraged to don their brightest red shoes or pick up a free pair of red shoe covers on the day to show their support.
Early bird places cost £5 per adult and £3 per child, with under 3s going free, or £14 for a family of four. Each ticket includes an exclusive Red Shoe Walk t-shirt to wear on the day, access to a range of exclusive discounts at participating Meadowhall retailers, and access to free rides at the Summer Beach Club after the walk has finished.
The Red Shoe Walk is open to everyone and offers a chance to be part of something truly meaningful, showing that every step tells a story.
This year’s event will be hosted by BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton, who’ll be leading the day’s celebrations and inspiring walkers as they come together, including her own family who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
The walk is inspired by one woman with dementia’s lifelong love of red shoes, a simple memory trigger that helps her connect with her past, with the event designed to bring everyone together to reflect and connect, all while raising funds for dementia care.
The colour red is unique in increasing brain wave activity in people with dementia, easily catching their attention and even helping to stimulate appetite through to the late stages. People joining the walk will be encouraged to don their brightest red shoes or pick up a free pair of red shoe covers on the day to show their support.
Early bird places cost £5 per adult and £3 per child, with under 3s going free, or £14 for a family of four. Each ticket includes an exclusive Red Shoe Walk t-shirt to wear on the day, access to a range of exclusive discounts at participating Meadowhall retailers, and access to free rides at the Summer Beach Club after the walk has finished.
The Red Shoe Walk is open to everyone and offers a chance to be part of something truly meaningful, showing that every step tells a story.
Sunday 2 August
Meadowhall Shopping Centre,
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S9 1EP
Tickets to be purchased with the charity - sheffieldhospitalscharity.org.uk/our-impact/news/red-shoe-walk-returns-meadowhall-2026
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