“It’s a terrible illness for a family.”
For anyone who has had to suffer watching a loved one lose cherished memories and literally wither in front of their eyes, the words from Sir Jackie Stewart will resonate deeply. The three-time Formula 1 world champion knows more than most the horrors of dementia as his wife Helen was diagnosed with the illness several years ago and currently “is not at all well”, requiring 24-hour care.
His love for his wife and passion for motorsport led Stewart to create Race Against Dementia, an international charity tasked with finding a cure for the disease and which, over the years, has gathered momentum and support from the motorsport community – as well as further afield. It’s fair to say, after speaking with the 82-year-old earlier this month, he has lost none of the drive that guided him to multiple titles and is now being channelled into the charity.
It’s the main reason why the Sir Jackie Stewart Classic presented by Rolex is due…
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