Jason Gould

First Steps and why this matters

I’ve officially kicked things off for the Dementia Australia Impossible Walk & Jog.

So far, I’ve logged my first 10km and raised $1,248.69 — which honestly blew me away. Thank you to everyone who’s already supported. It means more than you probably realise.

This one’s personal for me.

Working in aged care, I see dementia up close every day. Not just the clinical side, but the human side. The confusion. The frustration. The small wins that feel huge, and the tough days that remind you how important patience, care, and dignity really are.

It’s one of those conditions that doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed- it impacts families, relationships, and entire support systems.

That’s why I’ve signed up to do more than the standard distance. I’ve committed to pushing myself further, because compared to what people living with dementia go through, a few extra kilometres is nothing.

This challenge is about:

• Raising awareness
• Supporting research and care
• And doing something meaningful beyond the day-to-day

I’ll be tracking my progress as I go, the kilometres, the ups and downs, and everything in between.

If you’re able to donate, share, or even just follow along, I genuinely appreciate it.

Let’s keep this moving.

Jason

I'm making the impossible, possible, by taking part in Australia's Walk & Jog Challenge to raise much needed funds for dementia research.

I’m taking part in Australia's Walk & Jog Challenge by committing to raise much needed funds to support people impacted by dementia.

But I need your help! Please make a donation to support my efforts and help me to make the impossible, possible.

My fundraising will help support the work of Dementia Australia Research Foundation, funding innovative Australian research into dementia causes, diagnosis, treatment and one day a cure.

Thank you for your support.