Brentford bid to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease

Brentford are to create their biggest ever programme against QPR on October 30 to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease.

Former England forward Stan Bowles, who played for both teams during his 17-year professional career, is suffering from the disease.

The Bees Review souvenir edition will be made up of 104 pages and a cut of each copy sold will be split between Stan Bowles' ongoing care needs and the Alzheimer's Society.

Bowles, 66, was diagnosed with a form of Alzheimer's in the summer. Queens Park Rangers recently held 'Stan Bowles Day' in honour of the playmaker, who is held in fond affection by both sets of supporters in west London.

Alzheimer's Society chief executive Jeremy Hughes said: "Stan was an inspirational presence on the field for Brentford and Queens Park Rangers and he clearly remains an inspirational figure off the field as well.

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"It's really heartening that fans from his former clubs are rallying behind Stan so enthusiastically and money raised for Alzheimer's Society will help fund vital community services to support people with dementia, their families and carers.

"It is only in recent years that society has started to talk openly about dementia. Football clubs like Brentford and Queens Park Rangers are at the heart of their local community and have an important role to play in creating a dementia friendly society."

You can donate to Stan's GoFundMe account: www.gofundme.com/StanBowles or make a donation to the Alzheimer's Society via www.alzheimers.org.uk.