Karla Illingworth

Share my fundraising effort with your network and let's beat dementia, together.

Help me raise money in honour of my Mum, Faye and the 421,000 Australians living with dementia.

On Sunday, 30 March, I'm taking part in Perth's Memory Walk & Jog to raise funds to support Australians impacted by dementia. This is a cause close to my heart and I would love your support.

Please make a donation to support my efforts and help us reach our goal to beat dementia.

Not many people know, but dementia is Australia's second-leading cause of death. By 2058 it's expected that over 800,000 Australians will have dementia. But we can change this.

All money I raise will support the work of Dementia Australia and help provide vital support services like counselling, support groups, education, and research to help find a cure.

Together we can achieve a lot. Your donation would mean the world to me.

Thanks for your support!

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A Journey Through Dementia and Hope for Research

In the shadows of dementia, I witnessed my mum gradually fade away. Her nurturing spirit, once so full of life, dimmed as the illness claimed her memories, piece by piece. Each day became a heartbreaking reminder of the person she once was, the person I missed, and I found myself grappling with overwhelming feelings of helplessness, grief and anger at the disease.

This personal journey has ignited a fierce determination in me to fight back against dementia. I refuse to let my mum's struggle be in vain. That’s why I am raising funds for research that could lead to breakthroughs in understanding and combating this cruel disease. It’s a mission fuelled by love and hope—hope that one day, no family will have to endure the slow loss of a loved one to dementia.

I invite each of you to join me on this mission. Every contribution, no matter how small, counts in the fight against dementia. Together, we can work towards a future filled with promise, where memories are preserved, and the impact of this illness is significantly reduced. Let’s come together to create change and support the research that can pave the way for new advancements.

Thank you for your support and for believing in a world where dementia no longer defines our loved ones.

Thank you to my sponsors

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