A heartfelt community event was held recently to raise funds and awareness for Dementia Australia, inspired by one local woman’s personal journey with her mother’s diagnosis.
Organiser Rebecca Ross said this year’s morning tea was her biggest effort yet after previously running smaller fundraising activities.
The motivation behind the event came from her mother, Gail, who was formally diagnosed in June with frontal, temporal, and vascular dementia.
“My mum has been my biggest drive for this,” she said.
“I am trying to create awareness, because lots of people still to this day, think it is a part of old age, but it’s not.
“Dementia is not a part of old age It's a whole other thing and a whole other scale.
“I think we sweep it under the carpet too much, and it needs some more attention brought to it.”
All proceeds from the raffle and entry donations were directed to Dementia Australia, supporting vital research and programs for those affected by the disease.
The morning tea drew a warm turnout of family, friends, and community members, with new faces attending.
Encouraged by the success, the organiser said she hopes to make it an annual event.
Rebecca Ross, Gail Crowther and Cheryl Crowther.
Jane and Brigid
Makenzie and Ethan
Merewyn Wright, Julie Aadrians and Nicky Dyer
Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
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