Target $1 for every meter, that’s 128000 meters = $128,000 $1 for every time you wished the ones you loved didn't have dementia. $1 CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Hi, my name is Kristie. I'm running the 128km Cape to Cape track in Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park in under 24 hours on 25th March 2022. Please sponsor me by donating to support Dementia, Alzheimer’s and neurological science research. I am extremely concerned about Dementia and it engulfing our lives, and the ones we love. Why this challenge?! .....I love running, I always have. This last decade running has been my outlet to help me process the hard news that my Dad, Ross Banfield, had Dementia….. He was diagnosed in 2011 with a combination of Bensons syndrome (posteria cortical atrophy), Lewybody and vascular dementia, all heading toward Alzheimer’s. Last August Dad passed away aged 75, he fought long and hard against the disease and I am so grateful for the last 10 years however watching the ones you love, both Dad and Mum, endure this roller coaster was incredibly hard. Unfortunately, I know that ours is not a unique story. More and more people are being diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease each year and I want to be able to do something to try and help stop it! I work for Cape to Cape Explorer Tours in Margaret River as a track guide and during days guiding people along the track , the idea of running the whole 128kms from lighthouse to lighthouse to raise money to try and fight these diseases called out to me. So that is what I am going to do. To honour my Dad and every person who has suffered from these terrible diseases and to raise money to help fight them. There is some fantastic work being done by certain groups, which will make a difference. Please help me by donating as little or as much as you can to the following groups through this page. All donations are tax deductible and will receive a receipt for tax purposes. Your donation recipients: Alzheimer’s WA - Alzheimer’s WA advocates, educates, supports and engages the 41,630 Western Australians living with all types of dementia. Incredibly supportive to our family. Dementia Australia Research Foundation - Donations to the Dementia Australia Research Foundation are used to provide research grants focused on the diagnosis, management, prevention, delay and cure of dementia. Perron Institute - Perron Institute is a global collaborator and home to one of WA’s most successful research breakthrough teams. At Perron Institute they’re bringing dedicated researchers and clinicians together to work on a brighter future for people living with neurological conditions. The Brain and Bone Axis Research Team, led by Professor Minghao Zheng is exploring the link between the brain, bones and dementia. I plan to do the run around the last weekend of March 2022. Follow my journey on Facebook @Kristie Bower Instagram @kristbower and Linkedin