Man walks more than two hundred miles to Exeter for friend with Alzheimer's

A former Devon teacher has walked more than two hundred miles from Leicestershire to Exeter - in honour of one of his best friends who lives with Alzheimer's.

Jon Wills took on the challenge after his friend, John Poustie, was diagnosed in an effort to raise money for Age UK.

Jon and Poustie, as he is known to friends, have been in each other's lives for 45 years so when Jon found out his close friend had Alzheimer's it was heartbreaking to say the least.

Poustie was 69 years old when he was finally diagnosed. He taught at Exeter School for 23 years, a job he loved and sadly these days, John still gets confused and has been known to turn up at the school.

Lindsey says the support of Age UK Exeter has been a lifeline and by walking around 18 miles a day, Jon's already raised more than £3000 for the charity.

While Poustie may in many ways have changed, his and Jon's bond remains and if ever there was a true demonstration of friendship this surely is it.