Team MKB
Our family lost our dad, Malcolm on 31st March 2026, after a very long journey with dementia.
He was a great man. He had his faults—like all of us—but he loved his family fiercely, worked hard his entire life, and had an amazing sense of humour that stayed with him even as dementia slowly took so much away. He was generous, loyal, and always ready with a laugh or a helping hand.
Dementia changed our dad, but it never took away who he was at his core. Watching someone you love fade piece by piece is heartbreaking, and it’s something no family should have to face without support. The day we had to put Dad into full time care was one of the worst days of our lives.
We’re raising funds in his memory to support dementia research and awareness. Dad had excellent care and we were fortunate to be very well supported by his team of carers. However much more can be done to support other families and improve outcomes for future generations.
Thank you for honouring Dad with us. Any support—donations, shares, or kind words—means more than we can say.
Did you know that 1.7 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.
Together we can achieve a lot. That's why your donation will mean the world to us.
We're all grateful for any amount you can give.
Our Team Members
Thank you to our Sponsors
$320
Anonymous
$213
Michelle, Miles & Ollie
"Lots of love. xxx"
$160
Allan, Lyndsay, Michelle, Brian And Brent
"So sad you are no longer with us, but so relieved you are not suffering anymore. Rest in peace."
$117
Dj
$117
Gavin And Alison Arney
$117
Ange, Rob And Kids Burnell
"A great way to honor your dad Karyn. We're thinking of all your family and wish we could come to see you."
$117
John Mcilhatton
"RIP old mate"
$117
Terry And Luanne Cooper
"Go Team, an awesome way to honour Malcolm, lots of love x"
$117
Martin Arney
$117
Sam Cw
"Great way to honour your dad"
$117
Brenda Harper
$117
Cath & Kelly
"Vale Malcolm x"
$107
Lynne And Lyn
"RIP Malcolm"
$107
Megan Steiner
"What a beautiful way to honour your Dad (sounds like he was a great man to know!) Sending lots of love to you all"
$60
Rebecca Kuyath
"In memory of Malcolm Beardsley"
$59
Maureen Horner
"Thinking of you all at this sad time. Much love from Maureen xxx"
$59
Rachel Woolstencroft
"Sending all the love x"
$59
Cameron Arney
"With support to all the Beardsleys"
$59
Catherine Gaylard
$59
Kevin & Lucy
$59
Maureen May
"RIP Malcolm"
$59
Natalie Marra
$59
The Scott Family
"In memory of Malcolm xxx"
$53
Kendal & Henry Howat
$53
Rhonda , Rob , Josh, Reuben Van Den Dop
"Many memories had by all , from a neighbour too a second family. You will be watching over us all. Flying high big fella . Always in our hearts 🥰"
$40
Jeanine And Shirley
"In Memory of Malcolm Beardsly"
$40
The Finegan Family Xoxo
"We love you!"
$30
Cyrine Garcia
$21
Anonymous
"This is a very good cause. All the best to you and your family"
$21
Jade Lister
"missing you grandad 🕊️❤️"
"RIP Malcolm. From Nui Smith and family x"