With only a few sleeps to go, walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers are gearing up to participate in the 2025 Southern Highlands Memory Walk & Jog.
More than 180 people have already signed-up to take part – but there’s always room for more with online registrations still open, or sign-up on the day of the event.
Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said it was fantastic to see Southern Highlands locals throwing their support behind Memory Walk & Jog, all while getting active for their brain health.
“We look forward to hosting Memory Walk & Jog on Sunday 16 February at Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens, Bowral for another successful year. I hope everyone will consider joining us,” Professor Buchanan said.
"Having communities like the Southern Highlands participate in Memory Walk & Jog is a great way to show support for people living with dementia, their families and carers, and to help raise awareness about one of the biggest public health, disability and aged care challenges facing Australia.
“By getting involved in Memory Walk & Jog you are moving your body for better brain health and helping the countless families impacted by dementia in the Southern Highlands and across Australia.”
This event is one of 28 Memory Walk & Jog events which will be held across Australia in 2025. Participants can register as an individual or an entire team, to remember a loved one, or in support of a loved one who is currently living with dementia. Each event offers the opportunity for people impacted by dementia and their supporters to come together, walk or run, at any fitness level, to raise money and to connect.
Sign-up to participate in Memory Walk & Jog or volunteer by visiting www.memorywalk.com.au/event/southern-highlands.
Can’t attend Memory Walk & Jog but want to be involved? Organise your own group or individual walk or jog, with a MyWay event. Choose your own date and location and register at www.memorywalk.com.au/get-involved/mw.
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For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au
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