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Jana’s 30km Swim for Dementia

By Jana van Rooyen

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$850

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I'm raising funds for people with dementia!

This November, I am raising money in support of dementia research and education. I will be swimming a total of 30km over the 30 days, in hope of reaching my goal to support those directly affected by dementia, and those indirectly impacted. 


Dementia was the leading cause of death for women in Australia in 2022, and the second for men, and its prevalence is predicted to more than double by 2058. While the likelihood of developing dementia is attributed to increase in age, it is not an inevitable or normal part of ageing. Dementia can also develop in people under the age of 65, called younger onset dementia, and affects the lives of thousands of young people every day. There is currently no definitive known cause of this disease, and no cure.


I have experienced dementia first-hand and have seen it affect the lives of many loved ones in my life, and how it extends to those around me. All funds raised will support the work of Dementia Australia to provide vital support services for people living with dementia, their families and carers. These services include counselling, support groups, education and training.


Thank you for your support!

Lots of love, Jana

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Done and dusted

Friday 29th Nov
Finished my last kilometre today! 30KM total! Thank you to everyone who have supported me, and especially to my family who have been my rock. I am so grateful to have supported such an amazing cause ❤️

Week 1 Done

Thursday 7th Nov
7km / 30km done! It’s been hard so far, but i’m excited to keep it going. Thank you to everyone for the support 🤍

Thank you!!

Friday 25th Oct
A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible support! I am so excited to get my swim started. You’re all amazing!

Another massive thank you to Dementia Australia for sending me a generous goodie-bag filled with some swimming essentials. I’ll be sure to post a picture of me in my new swim cap to share with you all!

Thank you to my Supporters

$15

Rory Julian

Conrats on finishing the big swim !! Have you grown gills yet? 🐟

$20

Karabella Cattanach

Go Jana!! 🚀 Such a deserving cause ❤️

$40.56

Alessandro Llana

So proud Jana!! Great cause as well

$31.65

Dan Heidegger

So impressed! Great cause

$21

Jack Brewis

$30

Riana Van Staden

Super proud you, cuzzie.

$52.75

Dr.mcdougall

$31.65

Jake Waller

Go Jana!

$21.10

Anel V

Love you!

$57.20

Nicolette Heidegger

Proud of you girl! An enormous effort for a fantastic cause ❤️

$21.10

Sophie Nelson

Lap it up gorl 👏🏼👏🏼

$40

Dynika Rouhani

my girl!!!! ☆♡☆♡☆

$31.65

Anonymous

$58.02

Brett Calvert

A worthy cause, Jana.

$21.10

Ellyse Pye

Go Jana! Such a great cause x

$15.82

Ebba Barnes

Good on you Jana!!!

$105

Deirdre Van Rooyen

You Go Girl!! xx

$105.50

Jannie Van Deventer

$58.02

Rob Harrison

Bravo!

$30

Skye Currie

YAY GO JANA swim time

$21.10

Hamish Saint

$208

Roelof Van Rooyen

#prouddad