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JANUARY 5K A DAY YOUR WAY! 2026

By Michelle Tonetti

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RUN FOR A CAUSE- 5KM JAN CHALLENGE 2026

I'm raising funds for people with dementia Australia in memory of my beautiful Mama, and in honour of everyone who has lived with dementia/Alzheimers or supported a loved one through this journey.

WELCOME to my 12th year “running” (pardon the pun) for this cause - and there’s so much to celebrate. If your new to meeting me, im now a Mama to 2 year old twin girls, and they are my daily motivation. If i cant get out there every day with toddlers in tow, then i know together we can make a difference.

This cause is incredibly close to my heart. Dementia/Alzheimer's has been bumped up to now to the LEADING cause of death in Australia. 

My mum lived with Alzheimers for many years before diagnosis, suffering deeply on the final years of her life. By the time we sadly had to say goodbye in January 2018, the disease had taken so much - but it could never take away the amazing woman she was. I carry her strength with me every day. 

Before my mama’s diagnosis, i didn't truly understand Alzheimers or the harsh reality of it. Thats why im so passionate about raising awareness, supporting families, and funding research for a much needed cure. So my girls, and future generations, don’t have to witness this disease first hand.

As a yoga coach and trainer, is strongly believe in the power of movement, mindfulness, and heart health in supporting brain health as they say it can stem from the heart.

So once again, I'm starting the year right by committing to 5km a day throughout the month of January. Walk, jog, ride, swim, climb, ski - just get moving and do it your way.

BUT i cant do this alone.

Please consider donating or joining me on this journey. Every contribution helps.

All funds raised support Dementia Australia, providing vital services including counselling, education, support groups, training, and research for people living with this awful disease and their families, and carers.

Thank you for your generosity, encouragement, and continued support through all these years. Together, we can make a real difference.

Don’t forget to use #5kmjanchallenge2026

Much love and healthy regards

Michelle :)


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Thank you to my Supporters

$30

Brenda Stajcic

Always supporting you. Love from the Staj’s

$33.15

Wendy Chotiner

$162.47

Adam Magro

$103.72

Rach Mabbott

❤️

$50

Alessandro Zuliani

$103.72

Sande M

❤️ Love you, you are a very special person, a true joy giver and motivator and it is a privilege to have you in our lives Michelle ❤️

$33.15

Anonymous

To all that have battled through these diseases with love ones, you are amazing. Know you are seen and supported. Xxx

$33.15

Familia Gallo Real

You are an inspiration ♥️

$211

Liliane

Your dedication year after year is truly inspiring and such a beautiful way to honor your mum and help others. Thank you Michelle

$30

Vanessa Cairns

$106.12

Lisa

You’re an inspiration to us all! Your mama would be so proud of you!

$54.12

Sue

You’re an inspiration to so many of us beautiful Michelle 💜. Thank you for doing this challenge for so many years - raising money and awareness of dementia 🙏🙏

$106.12

Anonymous

💕💕 All the feels darling & thank you for doing this for all of us every year. Skiing it with you 😉 Love you loads xo 💕💕

$50

Georgia Denham

So proud of you showing up every year for your mumma, family & all those impacted by the ride & grief of dementia 💘. A true heart of gold, compassion, love & discipline. Love you! G x

$59.41

Debbie Coe

Thankyou Michelle for continuing to raise funds and awareness of this terrible sad illness. Go girl🫶

$106.12

Lou

Thank you so much for working hard to raise money for this debilitating disease. My Mum is still suffering from Dementia and it’s just getting so much harder for her and everyone around her. Well done Michelle!!! ❤️

$157

Papà ❤️

I live you and so proud of you everyday more

$33.15

Nat

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Jules L

Well done Mumma, smashing it 🤍

$20

Fiona C

$106.12

Paul & Sharolyn Muscio

Great effort

$33.15

Margaret Austin

$59.41

Steph Andreae

$30

Amanda Fuller

$11.65

Linda Roberts

$54.12

Abi Bates

Well done Mamma, making your family proud ♥️ and your mamma and starting the year right ♥️

$30

Stuart Donaldson

Great cause Michelle

$106.12

James Baillie

$33.15

Rita Kluge

$59.41

Margie Baulman

You continue to inspire with your positivity!

$33.15

Georgia Pearce

Go mama 💪 ❤️👯‍♀️