Abbey’s Marathon for Dementia Australia

By Abbey Goodall

Taking on my first marathon to raise funds for Dementia Australia.

I signed up for my first marathon - 42.2km on 12 October in Perth. I’ve never even run a half before, and after 6 months of being in and out of training with health issues, I know this is going to be a massive challenge for me. I’m aiming to cross the finish line and raise the money, not race.

I’m doing it for something much bigger than me. Earlier this year, my close friend lost her dad to this cruel disease after a long and painful battle. Seeing what it did to her and her family was devastating. Dementia has always been something that frightens me, it strips away memory, independence, everything that makes someone who they are.

Running this marathon is my way of doing something about it. Dementia Australia meant more to my friend’s family than money or gifts ever could, so raising funds for them feels like the right way to honour her dad and support others going through the same.

If you can donate, I’d be so grateful.

My Achievements

Received first donation

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Reached fundraising target

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My Updates

Smashing it

Thursday 21st Aug
Thanks soooo much to everyone who has donated in the last 12 hours. Already hit my target so raising the bar to $3k… 

Thank you to my Supporters

$33.15

Anna Maria Britto

Well done 👏

$106.12

Barbara Biggs

Well done Abbey. All the best!

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Jenny Nobbs

Great commitment Abbey

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Eoghan Mcelwee

You got this ! Love ya

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Kate Parker

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Catherine Williams

It'll hurt but it will be worth it!

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Renee Y

Run like Forrest Abbey!

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Megan And Paul Abrahams

All the best for your preparation and participation for this marathon - an amazing cause.

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Sno Banks

Go you little Whippet

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Mary Vessels

Good luck Abbey.

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Dave

Love your work Abbey. It’s a truly horrible way to go.

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Lydia Hearn

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Anonymous

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Jarred Kristal

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Deborah

Good luck Abbey!!

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Leah Crabb

Thank you for supporting this incredible cause

$22.58

Duncan Bailey

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Michael L.

It's a great thing you're doing Abbey. I've walked a marathon. My parents both suffered from it, so I know what it's like.

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Mandy

Very proud of you.

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Nicole Masson

I believe in you!! Go Abbey Go!

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Bron X

Run like the wind, bullseye! You got this.

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Emily Greenwood

You got this!!

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Darcy

Unreal mate, love to see it ☺️

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Tess Sutton

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Harry T

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Lily Tu

So proud of you Abbey!

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Connor Kiss

You’ve got this, absolute legend!

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Jen Tran

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Emilia Mccleave

Hooley dooley u amaze me

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Rachel Wolfe

You got this!

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