Running Until I Can’t: Backyard Ultra for Dementia Australia

By Kara Schooley-Proud

I'm raising funds for people with dementia!

On 14 August, I’ll be taking on the Clint Eastwood backyard ultramarathon to raise money for Dementia Australia.

For those who don’t know, a backyard ultra is a race where runners complete a 6.7km lap every hour, on the hour, until only one person is left. It’s going to be physically and mentally tough, but that challenge is nothing compared to what people living with dementia, and their families, face every day.

I wanted this race to be about more than just running. Dementia affects so many individuals and families across Australia, and I’m hoping to use this challenge to raise funds for the support services, education, and care provided by Dementia Australia, while also contributing to critical research into better treatments and, one day, a cure.

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a genuine difference. Your support will help fund counselling, support programs, education for carers and families, and ongoing dementia research that could change lives in the future.

Thank you for supporting me through this challenge and helping raise awareness and funds for such an important cause. Every lap I run will be for something bigger than myself.

Event Information

Friday 14th August 09:00 - 09:00
Oxley Creek Commons, Rocklea

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Thank you to my Supporters

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Bon

You are amazing 💛

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Guy Stacey

Get itttttttt! Hell yeah

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Bella Horn

Super proud of you aunty Kara!! Xx

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Bella Shearman

Go Kara!

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Emma Winchester

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Myk

Go Kara!!!! So proud of you!!!!

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Em B

Go KSP!!!!!! Proud of you

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Serena

Go Kara u legend!!!!

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Sarah Andrews

Go Kara, you legend!

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Vikki White

Go Kara! Such a worthy cause

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Matt Bridges

Go Kara!!!

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Asa Simard

Good luck Kara!

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Chelle Sun

Good Luck Kara!!

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Arjuna Guruge

Good luck!

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Nathan Bellgrove

Go Kara!!!!

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Joanne Brouard

goodluck Cara

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Jess Heenan

You're absolutely crazy Kara, but what a worthy cause! Best of luck

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Gab M

Go Kara!!!

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Gina O'neill

Good luck

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Rosie O’connor

Lets go girl!!! Proud of you!!! xxx

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Meghan Fallis

So proud of you KSP!! A wise man once said discomfort and pain are NOT the same thing - remember this and you’ll smash it !! ;)) lotsa love xxx

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Max Buck

Great work Kara! You are smashing it and for such a great cause, love your work

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Emily Clarke

Go get em champ!!! 💪🏽💪🏽

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Kalan Mackay

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Mum

Wishing you good weather and safe footing.

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Anonymous

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Luca Vuat

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Nicole

Good luck, I’m SO proud of you!!

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Ella-martine Hallam

I love you so much my bean! You’re amazing!

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Liz M

Good luck!

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Gary Goldman

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Tom Balmer

Good luck mate - fantastic cause.

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Kali

Go Kara! And then go some more!! You’ve got this!

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Tilly Gunther

So proud of you!! Keep being amazing 🤩

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Tommy

Go you good thing

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Ruth Gunther

Good luck! You are amazing 👏

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Bec Smith

Proud of you! Well done!

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Brenna

Your favorite American loves you most, xoxo

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Taylor M

Go girl! Proud of you!

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Bon

You are amazing 💛

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Maddie

Wow wow wow 🤩

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Molly Osborne

You’re doing an incredible thing Kara. Proud of you

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Carla

Go Kara ❤️

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