Georges River Council hosted the Georges River Memory Walk and Jog on Saturday 26 September at Gannons Park, Peakhurst. A total of $26,509 was raised in a show of solidarity for people impacted by dementia.
The event was held to mark Dementia Action Week. Over 450 participants including families, social groups and furry friends attended, embracing the theme ‘It’s time to talk about dementia’.
Attendees chose from a 3.3km walk to enjoy at their own pace or a 6.6km jog to challenge themselves. Open to all members of the community, it was also wheelchair accessible.
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said, “More and more people are being impacted by dementia every day. Initiatives like the Georges River Memory Walk and Jog allow us to come together and support people doing it tough.
“Our community should be incredibly proud of their support and fundraising efforts for such an important cause.”
Georges River Council is a recognised member of Dementia Australia’s Dementia-Friendly Communities program. Our dementia-friendly action plan is our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive community.
Visit Council’s Dementia-Friendly Communities webpage
