Running for Their Memories: My 10km Tribute to Loved Ones Lost to Dementia
This year, I’ve committed to running 10 kilometres in honour of three extraordinary people who have impacted my life and left their mark on this world before dementia gradually took them away…
💜 Marilyn Harrison
💜 Charlie Bradford –
💜 Peter Licciardo
Each of them faced the cruel grip of dementia — a disease that doesn’t just rob memories, but slowly steals moments, independence, and connection
Today, 421,000 Australians are living with dementia. It affects mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings, friends — and by extension, every one of us. Behind every statistic is a family doing their best to navigate heartbreak, grief, and overwhelming change.
So this run is for them, too.
I’m
asking for your help.
By sponsoring my 10km run, you’re not just supporting me — you're standing with
every Australian family touched by dementia. Funds raised will go toward vital
research, support services, education, and advocacy that bring us closer to
better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and one day, a cure.
Whether you can donate $10 or $100, every contribution makes a difference.
Let’s make every step count.
My achievements
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Received first
sponsor donation
Shared Page on Social
Uploaded profile pic
Referred a friend
Raised $150
Bronze Dementia
Warrior
Raised $500
Silver Dementia
Warrior
Raised $1,000
Gold Dementia
Warrior
Raised $2,500
Platinum Dementia
Warrior
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I’ve reached my fundraising, but I'd love to raise more. Will you help?
Thank you to my sponsors
$1.07k
Henk Kuhn
$1.07k
Alexanderson
$213
Mark Harrison
"Well done Amanda."
$213
Michael And Janita Licciardo
"You go, girl—you're an inspiration! XOXO A great cause so close to our hearts."
$213
Robert Schinasi
"Good On Ya!!"
$117.15
Stuart Harrison
$117.15
Nathan Lehane
"Well done!!!"
$100
Charlie’s Girls
"Love from Charlie xxx"
$100
Anne Licciardo
$58.58
Michael Baumann
"You're a trooper A"
$58.58
Bronwyn Harrison-burns
"Thanks for raising money for such a great cause. Love you xoxo"
$58.58
Annie Mcnaughton
"Well Done! Proud of you!!! Xxx"
$58.58
Anonymous
$58.58
Keith Harrison
"Great work Amanda."
$58.58
Siena Ashwin
"Well Done Mum, what a great cause XXXX"
$53.25
Anonymous
"Thank you for supporting poppy love you heaps"
$53.25
David Coombs
$53.25
Kara & Rich
"❤️"
$50
Hannah Licciardo
"Proud of you! So excited to run with you xx"
$50
Alison Conroy
"Thank you for doing this for dad love you ❤️"
$31.95
John Walton
$21.30
Nevaeh Conroy
"Thanks for supporting poppy, love you heaps xoxo"
$21.30
Tenille Leonard
"You are an amazing human!! xx"
