On right track with strong support for special event

Events like Memory Walk and Jog play an important role not only in funding support, but also in raising awareness of dementia.

Deidre Frost participated in this year's Memory Walk and Jog for Dementia Australia. Picture: Patrick Woods

I WOULD like to thank the people of the Sunshine Coast for their extraordinary show of support during our recent Memory Walk and Jog event.

On Sunday, June 9 more than 400 people walked or ran at Kawana Surf Club in support of those living with dementia in the local community.

An incredible $26,000 was raised, and these funds will be used to boost dementia education services and support delivered by Dementia Australia throughout the Sunshine Coast.

An estimated 438,000 people have dementia in Australia.

This number is projected to reach almost 1.1 million by 2058.

Events like Memory Walk and Jog play an important role not only in funding support, but also in raising awareness of dementia.

Everyone who participated in Memory Walk and Jog can be confident the money they raised will have a direct and positive impact for the members of their community who are living with dementia.

I'd like to thank everyone whose participation and contribution made the 2019 Sunshine Coast Memory Walk and Jog so successful.

Thank you to supporters including our emcee Jamie Milne for generously giving up his time to host the event, plus our local sponsor Bromilow Community Care.

Planning has already commenced for the 2019 Memory Walk and Jog series, when we aim to to build on this year's success.

MAREE MCCABE

Dementia Australia CEO