Charlie Quirke has raised over £177,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK after completing a five-day Trek for a Cure retracing his mother's steps

Pauline Quirke's son has raised over £177,000 after completing his charity trek for Alzheimer's Research UK. Charlie Quirke crossed the finish line of his Trek For A Cure in Buckinghamshire on Friday, having undertaken the challenge after his mum was diagnosed with dementia in 2021.

Earlier this year, the 66-year-old actress, famous for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the beloved BBC sitcom Birds Of A Feather, stepped back "from all professional and commercial duties".

Over five days, Charlie retraced his mother's journey through life, visiting meaningful locations including former schools, theatres, and the Pauline Quirke Academy of

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