A BASILDON care worker and her best friend have embarked on a fundraising challenge for the Alzheimer's Society

Bekki, a care assistant at Woodbury Court care home, and her best friend, Abby, have pledged to swim 10 miles for dementia over the course of February.

Bekki said: "Dementia is something that is very close to us, and something that has impacted my family in different ways. The money we raise will help people affected by dementia get the support they need, and will fund research that will help to hopefully, one day, find a cure."

Home Manager at Woodbury Court, Mel Oliver, said: "I am so proud of Bekki doing the swim for Dementia. She is such a kind, caring and compassionate member of the team and is very dedicated to our residents.

"Bekki is a true inspiration for doing this and I hope the wider community will sponsor her."

If you would like to support their fundraising efforts, visit their just giving page: https://bit.ly/3YjEnfV