Liam Briggs

I'm taking on the 5km a Day Your Way challenge for Dementia Australia this November.

Hello everyone, in lieu of my usual participation in Movember, I am switching my focus to raising money for Dementia Australia in honour of my late grandmother, who passed away from a 7-year battle with dementia earlier this year.

Living almost 2000km away, I am somewhat lucky not to have been too exposed to witnessing Grandma's health decline in her later years. With that said, I got to fly down and say my farewell to her a few months before her eventual passing. During that time, I witnessed how quickly the end stages of dementia had transformed such a beautiful person and impacted the well-being of other family members who had been caring for her. It is something I would not wish upon my worst enemy, let alone my loved ones and it is an area of medical research that requires further investment.

Currently, it is estimated that more than 421,000 Australians are living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to double in the next 30 years. Your contribution will make a world of difference for people impacted by dementia; every donation, big or small, counts.

Thank you so much for your support.