What’s occurring?
Reminiscence Stroll & Jog, Dementia Australia’s largest annual fundraising occasion, returns to the Gold Coast on Sunday, 1 June 2025.
Contributors will collect at Pratten Park, Broadbeach, to stroll, run, or jog in assist of individuals dwelling with dementia, their households, and carers.
This occasion goals to lift funds, enhance consciousness, and promote mind well being.
Why it issues?
With dementia being the main reason for loss of life for ladies and the second for males in Australia, the Reminiscence Stroll & Jog not solely helps increase much-needed funds for assist companies but in addition brings communities collectively to assist these affected by the illness.
The occasion encourages discussions about dementia and highlights the significance of staying socially related and energetic to cut back dementia danger.
Native Influence
Dementia impacts over 10,665 individuals within the Gold Coast area, touching numerous households and carers.
Occasions like this present a platform for the area people to contribute to assist networks and funding whereas fostering consciousness concerning the challenges confronted by these impacted by dementia.
By the Numbers:
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Over 421,000 Australians live with dementia, with greater than 1.6 million individuals concerned of their care.
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Dementia Australia goals to lift over $2 million by way of the 2025 Reminiscence Stroll & Jog nationwide.
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The Gold Coast area is dwelling to 10,665 people dwelling with dementia.
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Dementia Australia Ambassador Wally Lewis AM underscored the importance of group involvement on this occasion, saying, “Queenslanders have all the time caught collectively throughout the onerous instances, and it doesn’t get a lot tougher than watching somebody you’re keen on impacted by dementia.”
He added, “Reminiscence Stroll & Jog gives a day that household and mates can come collectively in a enjoyable setting to advertise good well being and assist one another.”
Professor Tanya Buchanan, CEO of Dementia Australia, highlighted the twin affect of the occasion, stating, “Not solely does Reminiscence Stroll & Jog assist increase important funds nevertheless it is a vital alternative to proceed a nationwide dialogue about dementia and for everybody to get energetic and socially join.”
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On a nationwide stage, Reminiscence Stroll & Jog serves as a robust fundraising and consciousness marketing campaign for Dementia Australia.
These efforts assist important companies, teaching programs, and advocacy for higher care, in the end fostering a larger understanding of the affect of dementia throughout communities.
What To Look For Subsequent?
Registrations for the 2025 Reminiscence Stroll & Jog are actually open. Gold Coast residents and contributors nationwide can go to this web site. to affix the motion.
For assist, contact the Nationwide Dementia Helpline at 1800 100 500, with interpreter companies accessible.
Let’s stroll, jog, and run for a trigger on June 1, 2025!
