I'm raising money in memory of my beloved dad, David High and nearly 440,000 Australians living with dementia.
On Sunday, 17 May, I'm taking part in Melbourne'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.
I’ll be doing a 10km run in honour of Dad on the 17th May around Albert Park Lake, and I’m also doing the 44km May challenge to represent nearly 440,000 people living with dementia in Australia.
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 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 so much for your support!
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Thank you to my sponsors
$1.22k
Vanessa And Michael Swanborough
$1,000
Shelley
"I know we will always remember with much love your dear father and my beloved husband."
$500
Vanessa Swanborough
$213
Susan High
"Dear Vanessa, this is a wonderful opportunity for us all to remember your Dad, and his amazing achievements in life. Sadly taken by this inexplicable disease. Good luck with this powerful effort darling. ❤️💜🩵🌹"
$200
Irrigation Vic
"Good luck on the charity run! Proud of you 👏 I’ll be supporting from my natural habitat… the couch… carbo-loading in solidarity 🍕"
$200
Trevor And Tonya Dixon
"Great cause Nes. Good on you for continuing the loving memory of dad by doing this. So close to a breakthrough all these funds will definitely help! Xxx"
$200
Luke & Talisha
"Sending all our love and support as you run for such an important cause 🙏 We’ll be cheering you on! 💛"
$159.75
Joanne Walker
"Well done, Vanessa! I’m in awe of you for running a marathon but also for using your ‘gifts’ (fitness, endurance, etc) to make a difference in the lives of our loved ones who get so little ‘air time’ from society. God bless you, Vanessa.🙏"
$159.75
Daniel & Iris
"We are proud of you Mum! Wishing you all the best as you complete the challenge 💕 Grandad will be looking down with a smile 😊"
$117.15
Rosa Malignaggi
"What a wonderful way to honour your dear father Vanessa. A special hug to you and your family. Rx"
$106.50
Ray Swanborough
"Your Dad was a great gentleman and we enjoyed his company whenever there was a family get together. We know how much he is missed."
$106.50
Michael Swanborough
$106.50
Jen Broadbent
"All the best for a great cause!!"
$100
Kathryn Swanborough
"Go Mum! 😊🙌🏼 So proud of you and Grandad would be too 💕"
$61.05
Vanessa Swanborough
$58.58
Sheila Suttie
$58.58
Miggy
"Well done Vanessa🩷 Let’s pray that a cure is found very soon. X"
$58.58
Alison High
"Dear Sister Vanessa My heart and thoughts are with you as you run this marathon in memory of our darling dad. God will be with you each step. 🙏🙏"
$58.58
Laura Gibbs
"All the best , Vanessa x"
$58.58
Alan Pettett
"Dear Vanessa Good luck with your run. You are doing something very important. Love Alan x"
$58.58
Mary Rainsford
"A beautiful tribute to your beloved Dad, Vanessa. Good luck with your run/s. Love Mary"
$58.58
Karyn Bishop-webb
"You can do this! Do this for your dad. One day you can tell your dad all about it:)"
$31.95
Carole Downie
"Well done Vanessa"
$26.63
Meegan Stevens
$26.63
Nicola Hare
$26.63
"In honour of you dear Dad, and your bravery.💛"