We're fundraising to support kids with dementia and their families
Raising money for Childhood Dementia Initiative is about supporting an urgent cause that too often goes overlooked. 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 and 70?fore they reach adulthood.
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 it. We didn't know about it until Catherine started working with Meg at the Childhood Dementia Initiative in 2021 and learning about what these children and their families experience has been a deeply humbling experience.
This is because children with childhood dementia experience significant pain and suffering in their short lives. Their condition robs them of their cognitive and physical abilities at the time that other children are progressing and achieving the independence that children with childhood dementia will never experience. These children do not get access to adequate care and support and their families are placed in the horrific situation of watching their children deteriorate and die slowly. With no cure, they are left without hope.
By supporting this initiative, you’re helping advance scientific research AND providing families with the support they desperately need. Every donation helps build better understanding and will lead to better treatment, and, ultimately, a cure. All monies donated go direct to CDI; they are not used to fund any element of the walk.
This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families who need it most and we appreciate your support!!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.02k
Jane Mcgovern
$1,000
Belinda Kw
I am SO impressed.. I thought our Speedy Sloths 30km Coasttrek effort for the Fred Hollows Foundation was pretty good but your trek beats us hollow. Where are you training???
$515
Sharon Toomey
Good Luck
$515
J
love your work as always!
$515
Cynthia Mcgovern
$263.75
Catherine Mcgovern
Starting our fundraising - hope you will join in!!
$250
Ranjit & Kanchi Rao
All the best, great effort for a a good cause.
$250
Paul Anderson
I little extra for Childhood Dementia Day
$211
Margaret Anderson
$211
Paul Gilmore
Good luck with the adventure
$211
Jim & Faye Dolkas
Hi Paul and Catherine, enjoy the adventure. Looking forward to the pics. xx
$158.25
Jonathan Mortimer
Good luck
$106.12
Philip Mccall
Go you!
$106.12
Mel Sherrin
$106.12
Declan Murphy
Great cause Paul and Cat. Looking forward to some great travel blogs also! Declan and family
$106.12
David Spriggs
Well done Paul and Catherine - and good luck on the hike!
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Ann & John Aust
Great cause! A great adventure as well! Enjoy!🥰
$106.12
Sandra Elmer
Great cause! Massive effort. Well done and good luck.
$106.12
Sean Murray
Trek well Catherine and Paul - pounding the kms and the altitude for a fantastic cause!
$103.72
Bennie Ng
$100
Trefor Morgan
$100
Raymond Tong
Well done for a good cause!
$85.48
Anonymous
Well done on taking this initiative Cat and Paul. From the James family.
$80.25
Ashley And Karen
Good luck Paul and Catherine
$80.25
Richard Allsop
All the best to you both.
$80.25
Craig Mcmahon
$80.25
Kim Robinson
Enjoy!!
$54.12
Kate Parker
Great cause. Enjoy the trek!
$54.12
Michelle K
Wishing you all the best for the challenge. Looking forward to seeing the photos and updates!
$54.12
Emma Birch
Impressive guys, please send lots of pictures and looking forward to you write about it Cat xx
$54.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Lisa Talbot
Congratulations on doing the Inca Trail. You must be super fit now. Xxxx
$52.92
Debra D'monte
Good luck Catherine & Paul. Thank you for raising awareness and funding for such a worthy cause.
$50
Kristina Sikich
Well impressed with your efforts; and a great cause!
$50
Jane Tiller
$33.15
Anonymous
Great cause and good luck!!
$30
Martin Foy
Great cause, best of luck in the Trek.
$22.58
Anonymous
Good luck, guys!!
$11.65
Anonymous
Good luck guys and well done
Our Team
Paul Anderson & Catherine McGovern
$8,014.18
Cynthia and Andrew Carter
$15,734.19
Linda Beal
$13,587.85
Megan Maack
$10,119.92
Natalie Andersen
$4,637.98
Nick Budd
Shivangi (C)
$13,101.85
Sue Cain (Coxon)
$3,717.20
