I'm raising funds for people with dementia!
Dementia is something that has touched my family in a very personal way. My grandpa had dementia, and watching someone I love experience the effects of the disease made me realise just how much dementia can impact not only the person living with it, but their entire family.
When you love someone with dementia, you can see how much changes. Memories, independence and parts of who someone once was can slowly become harder to hold onto. It is incredibly difficult for families to experience, and it made me realise that dementia is something that deserves far more awareness, understanding and support.
For my Year 9 Personal Best project, I decided that I didn’t just want to complete a project for a grade. I wanted to use the opportunity to do something that actually meant something to me. That is why I am organising “A Fight to Remember”, a community fundraising event supporting Dementia Australia.
My goal is to bring people together for an afternoon of trivia, fun, raffles and fundraising, while raising as much money and awareness as I can. Every donation and every person who gets involved will help contribute to a cause that is incredibly close to my heart.
I know I can’t change what happened to my grandpa, but I can choose to turn something that was incredibly difficult for my family into something positive. I hope this fundraiser can help other families feel supported, raise awareness about dementia, and contribute to a future where people living with dementia and their loved ones have the support they need.
Event Information
Sunday 08th November 15:00 - 18:00Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre
My Achievements
Received first donation
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Reached fundraising target
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Updated my page
Thank you to my Supporters
$23.81
Maree Pettenuzzo
$6.20
Daniel Matic
$61.36
Aaria Jayasena
$5
Elise Templar
I hope you reach your goal grace.
$11.92
Andrea Hrubos
So happy to donate to this amazing fundraiser, well done!
$11.92
Mr. Merheb
Amazing Work Grace! I am so proud of all the hard work you have put in. The cookies were delicious and worth every dollar.
$5
Sarah D'costa
$17.87
Melissa Belias
You girls are super stars!!
$61.36
Chris Mcgillen
Amazing effort, Grace, you should be so proud!
$10
Jean Harrison
Well done Grace
$50
Uschi Johnson
A worthy cause, well done Grace.
$50
James Cockburn
Well done Grace
$100
Maureen Winterton
Well done Grace
$50
Carolyn Lopes
$34.40
Janette Dillon
Good work Grace
$5
Anonymous
$104.35
Levina Udawatta
Dear Grace Thank you for getting us involved in this great course. Wishing you all the Best
$61.36
Tim Holt
$6.20
Anonymous
$77.36
Saachi Patel
Hey I was gonna donate before but I never got around to it I’m so proud of you for this and love you lots
$15
Melissa Belias
Well done super stars!
$11.92
Isabelle Branchflower
Cookie and donation
$6.20
Matthew Vandoorn
$11.92
Anonymous
(Cookie sale)
$11.92
Ashley Barnes
Well done Charlotte!
$15
Sarah D'costa
$23.81
Daniel Matic
Well done Grace and Alana! I’m honoured to be a part of trivia!
$106.75
Anuruddha Rajarathne
This is such a great cause and so proud of how much has already been raised. Hopefully this helps anyone fighting this battle.
$5
Ash Mercier
Good work grace I’m so proud of you (Cookie )
$5
Alexa Catena
$200
Selina Arndt & Carole Arndt
Great work Grace! Nana and Selina xx
$61.36
Alicia Arndt
Great work Grace!
$30
Kobi Reed
Proud of you
$10
Ash Mercier
Good job grace
$34.40
Sarah Faulkner Sarah Faulkner
$34.40
Victoria Spicer-stuart
$540
Arndt Family
On behalf of the Arndt family
$23.81
Melissa Belias
Well done Grace and Alana!! So proud of you both!!
$20
Sara Naidu
Amazing work Grace!
$61.36
Tate
Hi
$6.70
Daya
$55.95
Anthony Arndt
This is a wonderful cause Grace; Pa would be proud:) Looking forward to the trivia event in November!
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You should be super proud of yourself Well done Grace!