Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM invites locals in Melbourne to support the Memory Walk & Jog event, scheduled for Sunday 7 May at Princes Park, Carlton North. As one of the 20 events held around the country in 2023, the Melbourne walk is an opportunity for people impacted by dementia and their supporters to come together and raise awareness for the cause.
The Memory Walk & Jog event is open to individuals or teams who can walk, jog or run at any fitness level to support Dementia Australia. Participants can register to remember a loved one with dementia or to show support for those living with the condition. According to Ms. McCabe, the event is a wonderful opportunity to “raise money and share stories” and “make a difference” for people impacted by dementia.
The Memory Walk & Jog event is particularly special for Melbourne local Isabelle, who walks with her brother Sam to remember their mother Christine, who was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at 54 and passed away. Isabelle is overwhelmed by the sense of community and heartwarming experience of being surrounded by a whole community impacted by the same condition.
The Impact of Dementia in Australia: Why We Need to Walk for a Cause
Dementia is a growing issue in Australia, with over 400,000 people of all ages living with some form of dementia. Without medical breakthroughs, this number is expected to almost double in the next 30 years. Additionally, dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death for women. Walking or jogging for Dementia Australia is a way to show support for those affected by this condition and help raise awareness for the cause.
Join us in Making a Difference: How to Register and Get Involved
You can register online at memorywalk.com.au or at the event on the day. The event offers a variety of distances, and participants can choose to walk, jog, or run. If you can’t attend the event, you can still get involved by organizing your own group or individual walk or jog with a My Way event. Simply choose your own date and location and register at memorywalk.com.au. You can also share your Memory Walk & Jog experience on social media and donate to support people living with dementia across Australia.
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education, and services for people of all ages living with dementia and the 1.5 million people involved in their care. The National Dementia Helpline is available for support, and an interpreter service is also available. Memory Walk & Jog would like to thank City Sponsor TLC Healthcare for their support.
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We are in this together. Join Dementia Australia and the community impacted by dementia on Sunday 7 May for the Memory Walk & Jog event and help make a difference in the lives of those living with dementia.
