Mel & Cath

Walking to beat Dementia

Dementia doesn’t just affect individuals, it touches families, friendships & entire communities. It slowly changes the people we love, leaving behind moments of confusion where there were once memories, connection & certainty.

For both of us, this cause is deeply personal. Through our work in aged care, we witness every day the reality of dementia & the impact it has, not only on those living with it, but on the families who walk alongside them. It’s a journey that requires strength, patience, & unwavering compassion.

That’s why Cath & I have committed to walking 44 kilometres, at times together & on our own path, to raise funds & awareness for dementia research. This isn’t just a physical challenge; it’s a shared commitment to stand up for those who can’t & to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

We’re walking for the residents we care for, for our loved ones, & for every family navigating this difficult path. Most importantly, we’re walking with hope, hope for progress, for change & for a future where dementia no longer takes so much.

We know times can be tough, so any support truly means the world to us. Whether it’s a donation or simply sharing our story, you’re helping us take meaningful steps toward a cure.

Together, we walk. Together, we care. Together, we can make a difference.

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

Dementia is a disease that urgently needs a cure.

My Pop was diagnosed, I watched him spend his final years lost & confused, a heartbreaking reality for so many families. Close friends of ours are now walking that same path with their loved ones.

Cath & I work in aged care, specifically in memory care, a place we lovingly call “wonderland” where we see firsthand the impact this disease has every single day.

We know times are tough, but if you’re able to spare even a small donation, it would mean so much. Every contribution brings us one step closer to a cure.

Thank you for your support.