Run for Dementia
Hello everyone!! If you could please take a little time to read through and share this message it would be greatly appreciated... ❤
On Sunday 24th September, I will be running a distance of approximately 70-75km from the Seashells Hotel (Mandurah) to Gage Roads (Fremantle) This date has been set due to it being the last day of Dementia Action Week.
I will be raising funds for the ‘Dementia Australia Research Foundation’ in the hopes to support the battle that thousands of people face with dementia and the millions of those who are involved in their care.
As some of you may know, I sadly lost my nan in April of 2022 to this horrible illness. It not only affected her but it was shocking to all our family and friends to see this amazing woman take a turn for the worst. My nan was always my rock growing up. She was always the one I turned to if I was in trouble with my mum for not cleaning my room, or if I wanted £2 for some sweets next door she had it ready and waiting for me, or even if it was just to tell me how great a game of football I had that weekend when I know for a fact I didn’t play well at all! I think a lot of people can relate this with their own grandparents as they can act as the glue to the family, and she certainly was and more for ours. Whatever the situation, she was always the person I went to for advice and assistance. To see her the way she was once diagnosed and knowing I wasn't able to return the favour and help her, completely broke me.
So in efforts to try and make her proud, I have challenged myself to running a near double marathon. At the completion of my run there will be a celebration held at Gage Roads in Fremantle.
Anybody that wants to join in at any point of the run or would like to go alongside me on a bike, skateboard, electric scooter etc, I’d love the support! However if that doesn’t suit, and you don't want to slog out for half a days worth of exercise then I will set a marker point for the last 2km of the run that you can join me for the final hurdle.
As an alternative, if you just fancy coming down to Gage Roads and having a drink, I will have a section sorted for everybody to enjoy themselves from around 3pm onwards as I will hopefully be arriving there around 5pm to join the fun.
I have set up a few different ways to donate to the fundraiser that I have sorted out with Dementia Australia:
1- The link in my bio/comments section that you can click on will take you straight to the fundraiser.
2- If you are at the barber shop, I will have a tub for any spare change/tips that you can put anything you want into there. There will also be a QR code that you can scan if you want to donate but have no change on you at the time.
3- At the final destination of my run, Gage Roads Fremantle, there will be a tub and QR code there too in which you can also donate with whatever you fancy (as little or as big is hugely appreciated).
Thank you for taking the time to read this message. This cause is extremely close to my heart and I would absolutely love and value your support and donations, however big or small. If you can afford to reach in to your pocket or even just offer moral support, it all counts.
Let’s do our bit to fight this horrible disease! ❤
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Thank you to my Supporters
$50
Jordan & Lauren Barbas
$50
The Mellowship's
$50
Tom Allan
$50
Ryan Hockey
$12
Wayne Curran
$50
Paul Cattalini
$100
Sean Mcmanus
Unbelievable achievement mate, proud of you!
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The Fitzy Family
Well done young man. So proud that I could be here to watch you run. Love Ya Always. Aunty Dani and Crew ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Natasha Laden
Sorry Jess and I missed the run George but we have had a nasty cold Great work Your Nan would be so proud ♥️♥️♥️
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Julian Creevy
Well done George. Nan will be looking down and beaming with pride Julian Xx
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Paul Williams
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Nicky Festa
So very very proud to call you my son. Nan was definitely with you all the way. ❤️🏃♂️❤️🏃♂️❤️🏃♂️❤️
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Charles Parry
🥳🥳🥳
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Kylie Linto
Proud of you 😊
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Tanya Lovell
Such a Great cause, well done 👍
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Julie Read
Love you 🩵
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Maria & Neil O’brien
Awesome cause George. Very inspirational
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Sharna And Andy Hill
What a champion! Great cause. Others should take a leaf out of your book. Enjoy the rest tonight!!
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Nick Kirkby
A great man doing a great initiative for a great cause. Proud of you mate, smash it today!
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Andy Jenkinson
GO ON MR INCREDIBLE
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Hamish Van Dieken
All the best George!
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Thomas Obrien
You've got this bro! Good luck today, your nan would be so proud!
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Soni
Good work Festa
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Greg Smith
Good luck George you can do it mate, great cause!
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Brianna Linto-smith
Couldn’t be prouder!! Can’t wait to cheer you on at the finish line xoxo
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Kosie Truter
Hello George Met some nice people at a coffee shop and they told me what you are doing, I really just like to say good luck to you and thank you
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Lynn Habert
Good luck darling x
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Bianca Dunn
Bravo! I also lost my nana to this disease, worst thing I’ve ever experienced. Best of luck.
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Holly Fitzpatrick
good luck george !!!!! you’re an absolute mad man, nan would be proud ❤️❤️
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Chelsea Kane
Lesssgoooo barba festa!!!
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Dean Hurley
Best of luck brother! Amazing what your doing ❤️
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Jordan
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Anonymous
Best of luck George. You’re a legend
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Ben Jack Tom Mark Steele
Good work George
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Jordan Barbas
Love you mate!
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George Georgiou
Good luck little George!
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Karen Festa
Good Luck George, Nan will be with you all the way. Love you loads Xxx
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Rory O’doherty
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Ash Holmes
Let’s go Festa!! (& Festa’s quad) xo
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Hayden & Elaura
Go on lad!
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Josh Whyte
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Jon Millard
Good luck with the rest of the training and the run mate - amazing effort. Jon & Tom
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Ben Festa
Good luck😁wish I could’ve been there!!
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Callum Lack
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Breda Mcnelis
Best of Luck George xxx
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Chris Booth
Well done mate! For an awesome cause :)
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Colin Beverley
All the best George !
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Claire Mcpherson
Best of luck George, I’m sure your nan would be so proud 🥰x Love Charlie and Alfie xx
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Sam Barfield
Thanks for the haircut today was good chatting. Good Luck for the run mate!
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Sam
Good luck George!
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Rosie Foster
Run Smelly Run! So Proud of you Cuz xxx
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Luke Dawson
Good luck George! Great cause
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Sean Phillips
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Russ Cox
Good luck mate - thanks for the cut!
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Anonymous
Awesome cause and challenge. Good luck and don’t forget the Nut Butter!
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Tym Zon
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Maddo
Goodluck mate, your nan would be very proud x
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Joe
Great cause - good luck!
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Anonymous
I’ll be there at the end for a beer
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Joe
Well done mate
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Baxter Thew
Amazing George! Very proud. Will be cheering you on xx
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Wilson Redondo
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Josh Schad
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Samuel Cook
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Caleb Sheedy
Absolute legend for this!! ❤️❤️
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Steve Baines
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Jack Ladiges
Love your work George!
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Alex Burt
Good luck mate!
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Morgan Richards
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Arona
Great work George
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Jeremy
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Michael Taggart
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Jasper Plunkett
Good on ya, you’ll smash the run 💪🏻
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Riley Van Dieken
I’m with you brother, all the way! ❤️ Double marathon is a warm up for you 💪🏼
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Owen Fretwell
Unreal to run 75km goodluck mate!
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Duncan Lennon-black
Go on Georgey boyyy
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Archie Whitfield
Love it Fest, you’ll be making your nan proud
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Brendan Allen
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Tim Cash
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Alison Tiplady
Wishing you the best of luck George from us all … such a worthwhile cause. Your Nan would have been very proud. x
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Bev Hart
What a wonderful thing you are doing in memory of a very special person. Nan would be very proud of you. Good luck George. Sending lots of love xxxx
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Harrison George
Sending my love and support brother ❤️🙏🏽
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Grant Mowatt
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Anonymous
Amazing mate you should be so proud
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Scarlett P
So proud of you Festa!! My Grandpa passed because of Lewy Body Dementia so I can relate to your story ❤️ will be there to push you along and cheer you over the line!
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Mark Read
Good luck George, it is a great cause. Well done.
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Hannah Morgan
Amazing George! Proud of you
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Anthony Topini
Goodluck Georgie Boy 🫡💕
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Anonymous
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Ben Ramsey
Good luck mate, sure you’ll smash it. Miss you, hopefully see you soon!
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Jennifer Pendlebury
Great cause George
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Robbie
Love you George, good luck brother ❤️❤️
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Liv Davies
🤍🙌🏼
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Malcolm Morgan
Well done George
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Maurice Oteri
Great cause George ❤️
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Lachie Byrd
Love it brother 🫶
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Ben Quinn
Onya George!
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Sue Vannart
Great cause, greater woman. Go gettem George, she would be so proud ❤️
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Lachlan Wotherspoon
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Georgia
My grandma passed away from Alzheimers when I was in high school so I know how it feels to watch someone you love fade away. Good on you for doing this ❤️
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Realty Plus Hq
Well done George and all the best Alex and the team at Realty Plus HQ
