Robbie Savage takes part in Alzheimer's run in Derbyshire

Robbie Savage, his father had dementia Credit: PA

Former Derby County captain Robbie Savage will take part in the Wilne 10k for Alzheimer's Society today.

In its second year, organisers hope that Robbie's presence will help raise support for the event.

Robbie's father was 64 when he died, earlier this year, Colin Savage had a form of dementia.

According to figures from the Alzheimer's Society, currently 13,500 people have dementia in Derbyshire.