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Shaving for Awareness

By Keeley Butler-Kerridge

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I'm raising funds for people with dementia!

I'm fundraising for Dementia research and assisting people who have or have someone in their lives with Dementia.

I'll be shaving my head after two weeks of fundraising to raise awareness and support friends and families that have someone in their lives with dementia. I will also be running 10kms every day in December and a Marathon on the final day of the year to raise awareness. Aerobic exercise like running swimming and cycling all assist mood levels, cognition and maintaining memory not just for people with Dementia but for everyone. Even if I can make a small ripple in this space, I can achieve a big impact on people’s lives.

All funds raised will support the work of Dementia Australia to provide vital support services for people living with dementia, their families and carers. Any kind of contribution is a big step towards helping.

Please contribute in any way you can even if it’s some words of encouragement because you know I’ll need it ;)


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Dementia and Exercise

Wednesday 20th Dec
The reason why I'm running so bloody much this month is to raise awareness to how good aerobic exercise is for brain health and preventing dementia! 
Being active every day no matter what it may be, has a big impact on your brain health as it:

1. Supports blood flow and oxygen to the brain.
2. Increases brain cell count.
3. Contributes to brain reserve.
4. Protects brain function in later life.

A lack of physical activity in your life is the highest contributing factor to cognitive decline and dementia in later life.
So 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day an muscle strengthening 2 times a week can have a massive impact on brain health and prevention of brain diseases in later life.

Thank you to my Supporters

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Maureen Ling

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Charleen Riekehof

You are doing amazing, I am so proud of you💗

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Marg Sprague

All power to you Keely!

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Matthew Murphy

Love what you’re doing, Keels. Keep it up 🏃‍♂️!!

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Good on ya bruvv xx 😘

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