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F1 legend's foundation raise millions for dementia research
One of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time, Sir Jackie Stewart founded 'Race Against Dementia' after his wife, Lady Helen Stewart was diagnosed 10 years ago. The foundation could now announce a new programme, that can now support six different research team.
The now 85-year-old Sir Jackie Stewart is a three-time Formula One world champion, and was one of the biggest starts on the grid in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won his titles in 1969 (back when the team were still called Matra), 1971 and 1973 with the Tyrrell, and has 27 wins and 17 pole positions to his name.
The famous driver's foundation could announce that together with Rosetrees Trust, they could help six research teams with £4,200,000 in total, with each team receiving £750,000 to "accelerate the search for preventions and cures for dementia, focusing on fresh ideas and disruptive approaches."
Getting inspired by Stewart's experience, the organisation pride themselves to help research of dementia with 'Formula One-like precision', and support thinking outside the box, similarly to how F1 teams look for innovation to challenge their rivals.
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