I'm trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and fundraising for kids with dementia
In Australia, a baby is born every 3 days with a childhood dementia disorder from which they will die. 50% of these children will die before their 10th birthday; 70?fore they reach adulthood. These children experience significant pain and suffering in their short lives and do not have access to adequate care and support. Their families bear the burden of their immense care requirements while they endure the incomprehensible grief of watching their children die slowly.
Childhood dementia causes a similar number of deaths in Australia to childhood cancer for patients aged 0-14 years. Yet most people are unaware of childhood dementia.
Creating awareness and fundraising via this challenging adventure is a powerful way to help these children and their families.
