Kara Thompson

I’m raising funds for people with dementia!

This November I’m taking part in raising funds for the "5km A Day challenge" with Dementia Australia.

Each day in November I’ll be completing 5km a day, however I wish...My goal is to RUN, I absolutely hate running, I avoid it at all costs. But it's absolutely nothing to put myself through, in the scheme of things. 

And while my body, my heart and my brain are fully functioning, it's important I use it while I can. 

Every kilometre I complete, and dollar raised, helps support the 446,500 Australians living with dementia and the 1.7 million who care for them.

I'm doing this on behalf of loved ones ❤️

My grandad developed Dementia before he passed, and while it was likely due to old age, it wasn't any less heartbreaking to watch my Dad and family suffer as it progressed. 

And for my beautiful Aunty Lyn, who was diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia way to young. I still just have no words for this 💔 and my heart goes out to Jules, Jesse, Marnie & little Theo.

This isn't just about raising funds for those suffering this horrible disease. It's also to show support for the families and close friends that have to endure their heartbreak day in and day out, while watching their loved one slip away.