I'm raising funds for people with dementia!
Before dementia entered our lives, Marc was a man deeply proud of his children and all they had achieved. He loved fiercely-his brother Jim, his close friends, long conversations, shared laughter. He was a devoted supporter of the Essendon Football Club, loved his numerous overseas holidays with his family and friends and travelling in Australia including his many road trips to Noosa & Port Douglas with his family and his 6 month road trip around Australia 50 years ago with two of his best friends Bill and Warwick. Music also filled his world, spanning a wide range of genres that marked different moments of his life.
Dementia is not a quiet diagnosis.
It is relentless, life-altering, and unforgiving- and it affects far more than memory.
My husband, Marc, was diagnosed with dementia over five years ago.Since that day, our lives have been reshaped by challenges most people never see. Dementia changes relationships, steals independence, and demands extraordinary strength from those living with it and those who care for them.
Marc is still here.
He is still my husband and our childrens father.
Together we are still stronger than this horrendous disease.
Our dear friend Bill, our children and l are fundraising for Dementia Australia because families like ours need more than sympathy- we need support, education, advocacy, and progress. Dementia Australia provides critical services and fights for better understanding and care for the growing number of Australians affected by this disease.
This fundraiser is for Marc.
It is for every person living with dementia.
And it is for every carer standing up every day- often exhausted, often unseen-but still showing up with love!
If you can donate, thank you. Your support helps fund vital services, raise awareness, and push for a future where dementia is met with action, not silence.
Please also consider sharing this page.
Even if you can not donate, sharing this page helps spread awareness and ensures more families do not have to face dementia alone.
Thank you for standing with us- for Marc, and for everyone affected by dementia.
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Thank you to my Supporters
$30
Anonymous
$33.15
Michael Oshannassy
$33.15
Ej Cochrane
$33.15
Jenny Hurley
Jenny Hurley Long-time friend of Kathy & Joe Best wishes to you & your family
$59.41
Jan Preston-smith
A cause close to my heart… ❤️
$54.12
Bill Bouhalis
Melbourne flower pot bought by Stefan
$500
Brett And Meaw
Thank you, Lil and family, and Course Marshall Bill, for the opportunity to participate in this special day for Marc, his family and friends, and all those living directly and indirectly with dementia. We admire and appreciate everything you do. Thank you!
$305.95
Lil Savis
Raffle Ticket Proceeds from cash purchases
$54.12
Lou & Sandra Caiafa
You’re an amazing lady Lil, stay strong xxx
$790
Auri Gauci
Thanks for the Jersey! X
$75.14
Frank And Heather
Great day for an important cause
$80.25
Bill Bouhalis
Smashed bomber pot
$54.12
Hayden Mclennan
Hawthorn Pot Winner
$30
Crystal Mcphillips
$80.25
Kerry Robinson
St Kilda Pot Auction
$80.25
Tom Flood
$75 Carlton Pot
$38.33
Emma Bryant
$527.50
Nicholas Spanos
Carlton jumper
$520
Luke
Collingwood jersey
$111.27
Walliser Family
All our love & support
$22.58
Sandra Kerrison
$43.60
Crystal Mcphillips And Josh Green
$22.58
Declan Murphy
$22.58
Blake Thompson
$11.65
Macredmond
$22.58
Tess Collins
$22.58
Maree Clark
Congratulations to the organization of this event. You are amazing. Xx
$22.58
Anonymous
Raffle tickets
$33.15
Trisha Kelly
Great idea
$33.15
Tina
Credit to you my love you are an inspiration xx
$11.65
Gaby Kavanagh
$22.58
Jess And Jem
$22.58
Helen Carmelo
Raffle
$22.58
Steve Bavolyar
$22.58
Olivia Guhl
$11.65
Jayne Robbins
Raffle
$33.15
Brooke Harris
$11.65
Elisha Grasby
$63.23
Ralf & Irene Hanna
$20
Max Figgins
$106.12
Philip Short
$54.12
Tom Flood
Thanks for a great day ! Tom - Sienas boyfriends
$106.12
Lachie Robinson
$22.58
Joshua Gibbins
Raffle Tickets
$20
Anonymous
$22.58
Lachie
Raffle tickets
$22.58
Darcy Ford
$43.60
Walliser And Dallow
Fantastic event you have organised Lil. You should be proud!
$22.58
Chris Heverin
$106.12
Chris Heverin
$106.12
Bruno
$100
Jacob Bisogni
$106.12
Christopher Murphy
$150
Daisy, Riley, Abbey And Matt
$100
Matilda & Joseph
$106.12
Helena & Paul
$59.41
Mia Aleardi
$59.41
Bryan Pye
$200
Cameron Clark
$54.12
Greg And Fran
#stepbystepforMarc Great job again BBB
$106.12
Will Burmeister
$100
Erna Hondo
$59.41
Megan & Clarke Martin
Good luck & best wishes to you & your family Lil.
$211
Lia & George Psiakis
We know what you’re going through, stay strong and courageous, give Marc a kiss and cuddle from all of us.
$106.12
Tia & Darcy
$316.50
Stef N Stace Bavolyar
We love and deeply admire the Savis family - your strength and resilience is unmatched.
$35
Alice Wright
Good luck with the walk! Sorry I can’t make it.
$106.12
Jon And Paula Mcgovern
#stepbystepforMarc Fantastic effort Billy for your mate. MUch respect. Sending hugs to his family.
$27.81
Edward Zapanta
$50
Kym Petersen
Such a valuable cause that you yet again give your time and energy to Bill - you're inspiring. Your friend Marc is lucky to have a mate such as you.
$59.41
Linda & Rob Murray
#StepbyStepforMarc
$106.12
Grace & Steve
Well done Lil and family for organising this important walk for Marc and for Dementia Australia. As Mum has had dementia for many years now and having visited her in the memory care unit for a few years now I understand how important it is for the work Dementia Australia do to continue.
$59.41
Tara Klinger
We look forward to joining you on the walk Lil
$54.12
Lil Savis
#StepbyStepforMarc
$33.15
Debbie Nicholson
Always in our fondest thoughts!
$211
Max Figgins
$106.12
Maria Garth
God bless, Marc, Lil and family, your courage and strength is truly remarkable Love xx
$27.81
Jayne Robbins
#stepbystepforMarc
$54.12
Laura Currie
#stepsformarc Another amazing effort Billy and a very worthy cause
$59.41
Millsy
For Bills legendary ride! Great work mate
$263.75
Felman And Associates
Good luck for Sunday and hope all goes well for this amazing cause.
$211
Rob And Sue Vorich
All the best for your fundraising for Mark and Dementia Australia. A fantastic initiative that we are honored too be a part of
$103.72
Jacqueline Vafiadis
$106.12
Renee Bouvier
$211
Cathy Gibbins And Mark Gibbins
$500
Gemma, Luke & Sam
love you marrrrrcos
$158.25
Suzana Hondo
$106.12
Claire & Sam
$59.41
Anonymous
See you Sunday
$147.70
Kath Guhl & James Dalgleish
Love and prayers to Marc, Lil and all the family xx
$75.14
Emma & Riordan
$106.12
Raff And Steve Gage
$54.12
Anonymous
$59.41
Luke Nunn
$106.12
Joshua Gibbins
$106.12
Mick Cochrane
$59.41
Connor Mcleod
$150
Alex
Much love to your beautiful family
$106.12
Sandy And Mark Kerrison
$156.45
Blake & Tav
$54.12
Kati Cochrane
Donated $50
$54.12
Sue Godley
$211
Liam Anastasio
You’re amazing Lil
$106.12
James And Bella Camm
$106.12
Joshua Green
$80.25
Declan Murphy
$211
Matt & Lucy Aleardi
$59.41
Nick Gage
$54.12
Darcy Ford
Let’s og
$106.12
Matt Watkins
$300
Erin & Huss
All of our love
$1.04k
Anonymous
$316.50
Nagle Family
A significant cause - good on you Lil, Gemma, Luke & Sam !
$263.75
Julie Tedde
$211
Fred Milana
$106.12
Sophia Michael Ben And Eva
Great cause, you guys are amazing!
$54.12
Julie-ann Silvey
$106.12
Gaff And Tash
$106.12
Jessica And Jem
$59.41
Janet Burmeister
Hope for better outcomes and research to reverse or change lives affected.
$211
Leonie And Paul
Leonie and Paul
$211
Sharon And David Birthisel
Thank you Lil for organising this event and raising awareness.
$100
Kim, Rob And Darcy
$106.12
Kelley & Bernie
$59.41
Olivia
$211
Kerry And Ben Robinson
Well done Lil, Savis family and Bill for organising this event. We are very happy to donate and walk in honour of our friend Marc
$106.12
Monique And Steve Petzierides
We love you Marc x
$59.41
Alex Mills
$100
Hayden Mclennan
Hayden and Kristina sending our love and well wishes to the Savis Family! See you at the walk on Sunday
$106.12
Matt & Olivia
$54.12
Elisha Grasby
$527.50
Denika And Damian
We’re glad to be supporting and help raise awareness! We love you Marc and family!
$1.04k
Gauci Family
We love you Marc
$300.28
Robyn And Luke Macredmond
Well done to Lil, the Savis family and Bill their friend for organising this fund raiser. We are happy to participate and donate to this worthy cause.
$38.33
Rhonda Brown
As a friend of Joe and Kathy Milana I am happy to donate to Dementia Australia on behalf of Marc. I wish you and your family love and strength as you navigate this horrible disease going forward.
$106.12
Rosalin, John, Adrian & Amelia Patti
A very worthy cause. So proud of you Lil and family for organising this event ❤️ Amelia & I will be there xx
$75.14
Brad & Celeste Bouhalis
We will see you on the walk to support this great cause
$158.25
Jayne Robbins
To Lil and family. Looking forward to participating in the walk and get together to raise funds for this terrible disease that affects loved ones. Thank you
$316.50
Joe And Kathy Milana
A small donation for a worthy cause. Our love and thoughts are always with you.
$75.14
Anonymous
$422
Lil Savis
Thanks Bill for your continuous support, love & kindness for Marc & our family. We’ve got this Bill, Gemma, Luke & Sam!! Let’s raise awareness and much needed funds to help find a cure for this hideous disease!!
$59.41
Yan
$140
Jim Savis
Jim, Leslie, Joshua & Charlene
$211
Frank Pomogacs
WORTHY CAUSE
$206.20
Paula & Robert Aleardi
We'll be there to support you and this wonderful cause.
$106.12
Josh & Holly
Such a wonderful cause. Sending our love and support to you all. Go Dons.
$100
Di
Well done Lil and family for organising this charity event to raise awareness for Dementia. I admire your deep love and commitment to Marc. I will walk beside you in spirit.
$106.12
Tracey & Brian Dallow
We're looking forward to joining you and your family for the walk. Unfortunately for a lot of us dementia is well known to us and we are happy to support you and Mark xx
$316.50
Steve And Ilse
Well done Lil and Bill for organising this charity event. We will be there for the walk and lunch
$106.12
Comerford Family
Lil, Dave and I are looking forward to walking with you and your family, this is also a cause very close to my heart, it is a cruel illness, xx
$100
Cassie And Tom Milana
$211
Greg & Karen Mullenger
Such a wonderful cause, sending our love & support to Lil and your family 💕
$211
Gaby And Mike
Love you both
$59.41
Jeffrey Rueda
$211
Warwick $ Judy
Great job Lil and Bill. We look forward to joining you for lunch and hopefully some walking on the day
$106.12
Maree Clark
We will come along and walk with you & your family and friends. The Clarks xx
$211
Marie And Sam
Well done, Leanne. Such an important cause.
$158.25
Helen
Much love you you Lil and your family I know to well how much dementia changes the lives of those affected and their family and friends. Bringing awareness and creating support for those impacted by it is so important and needed We Will be there with you in the 1st of March Helen & Carmelo
$106.12
Kay And John Lopes
Sending our best wishes to Marc , Lil and your family… we hope this helps in supporting such a great cause .
$106.12
Paula Evans And Family
Sending all our love and prayers xx
$106.12
Carole Stock
$100
Nick Richards
$106.12
Beth Mcneish
Hi lil, I’m Beth, friend of Maree C. This is a charity and disease I have been unfortunately too involved with and affected by. I am sad for you and your family and also very proud of the fundraising you are doing!💛
$263.75
Rob Linda Murray
Thank you Lil and Bill for bringing awareness to this hideous disease, you are both doing an amazing job ❤️
$316.50
Matt
$369.25
Joanne, Michael And Jessica
Very worthy cause. Fantastic effort by Lil and Bill and everyone involved in organising this fund raising event.
$316.50
Bill Bouhalis
Let's get this done Lil, Gemma, Luke and Sam.❤️❤️❤️
$263.75
Nicholas Spanos
Our thoughts are with you and all your family. We are all too aware what this disease does to our loved ones and their families
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