Carlisle man, 72, completes one million steps for Alzheimerâs Society Peter Bainbridge, from Carlisle, completed his goal of reaching one million steps by March 8 A 72-year-old has completed one million steps in just 72 days after being inspired by a news story about a man living with dementia. Peter Bainbridge, from Carlisle, set off walking every day and completed his goal of reaching one million steps yesterday. Having started on his fundraising journey with a target of raising £200, he smashed his goal and raised an impressive £1,765. It came about after Peter saw a news story about a man in a care home living with dementia who was struggling during the pandemic, so he decided he wanted to do something to help.