We know that many hundreds of people have contributed to this project, by knitting a scarf or by attending the event with us on Friday.

It will really help to raise awareness of Lewy body dementia if we get coverage in as many local newspapers as possible.  Every paper in the country will receive a press release from us following the event, with details of the Lewy Body Society and pictures of the scarf wrapped around the Royal Albert Hall.  But a local angle will help and they may be more likely to run it if someone from their area is involved.

We’ve put together this simple how-to guide that explains how you can put together a press release and send it to your local paper