We're doing the Melbourne Memory Jog to raise funds for the 421,000 Australian's living with dementia.
On Sunday, 18 May, we’ll be joining the Melbourne Memory Walk & Jog to show our love and help Dementia Australia.
This is a very special organisation to our family. Our Dad, husband has had Alzheimer's for the better part of 10 years.
So many people have been impacted by this disease, so we don’t need to tell you how awful it is.
It has placed an enormous pressure on Dad, and those impacts have been felt by our family too.
Alzheimer’s disease is a constant grieving process. The changes are as regular as you see in a new born baby, except for Dad it’s a new deterioration.
He struggles enormously with his speech, word finding, cognition and memory. This is hard for a man who is incredibly intelligent, meticulous and social.
Despite the fact he isn’t the Dad we’ve always known, he is just as incredible - gentle, thoughtful, funny, and is best on ground at any party.
Did you know that 1.5 million carers, family members and friends are involved in the care of someone living with dementia in Australia. That's why we're hoping to raise as much money as possible. We'll be walking, jogging, and running to stop dementia in its tracks.
We'd love you to join us on the day, but if you can't, a generous donation will help provide vital services like counselling, support groups, education, and research to find a cure.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Amanda Hagan
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Zoe And Max
"To the incredible Smith family 🩷 love Zoe and Max xxx"
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Kerry Jones
"With love to David and all the team. Have a wonderful day - moneys raised for a a great cause. xox"
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Pat And Kathy Mount
"Good luck everyone hope the memory walk goes well"
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Kathleen Murphy
$117
Joan Cusack
"Hoping you raise a lot of money for the important research needed for a cure"
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Bruce Smith
"Go team 👏 🥰"
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Sue Matera
"Such a great cause well done Smith Family"
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Anonymous
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Jacinta Smith
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Johanna Gregor
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Lauren Chan
$59
Anonymous
"❤️❤️❤️"
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Anonymous
"Great initiative Ais!! Xx"
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Christine Adams
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Janet Dobson
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Katherine Papageorgiou
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Marc
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Tarrah And Alexander Jordan
"Sending love to you and your Dad Aish ❤️"
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Aisling Smith
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Caitlin T
"❤️❤️❤️"
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Chris Pearce
"Well done, such a worthy cause"
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Anonymous
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Heather & Jack
"Well done JC. So proud of your strength. Your dad is so lucky to have you by his side through his journey."
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Irini K
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Georgia Booth
"Love to the Smith family x"
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Maryanne Bell
"Such a wonderful daughter supporting her dad in this way."
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Jac O’connell-love
"Go JC, very special and important cause."
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Margaret And David Smith
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Ibby, Kaz And Lucy
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Danni Booth
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Christine Ewing
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Molly
"A great cause x"
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Claudia Lacey
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Anne & Parker
"A very worthy cause Margaret & David Hoping the weather is kind to all participants & that your walk is a safe & a successful one!! X"
"Great initiative Jacinta"