Your impact

Why support childhood dementia?

Tragically, hundreds of thousands of children across the world suffer from dementia. It’s caused by more than 100 progressive genetic conditions that damage the brain and nervous system and cause cognitive decline.

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% before 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 by challenging yourself and fundraising is a powerful way you can help these children and their families. 

An inspiring community

Adventure-seekers out to make a difference

$235,700

Since we began in 2020, our community of adventure-seeking change-makers have raised $235,700 from treks in Australia and abroad.

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75 special people from all over the world have joined together to scale peaks, cross rivers, and challenge their limits to support children with dementia.

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From the Victorian Alps to the ancient Inca Trails of Peru, our 5 treks to date have been unforgettable. It's time for more bucket list adventures!