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Olive's Walk for Dementia Awareness

By Lyn Eather

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"I have dementia and I'm raising funds for Dementia Australia I want to support the families and towards research for a cure! " OLIVE

You are invited to come and cheer or make a donation via this site to support Olive's Walk for Dementia Awareness.

Which will take place on 10th September 2022:

  • Olive will walk 3km through Baralaba, with locals, friends and family.

  • They will start at 9am on Saturday 10th September.

  • The start and finish point is the Baralaba Sports complex.              
  • Donations can be made to sponsor Olive on her 3km walk, and/or a donation for a sausage sizzle at 9.30am at the sports complex.
  • The proceeds will go to Dementia Australia.  

Following the fundraising event the town will events are also happening in town
  • 11am - First tickets are drawn for the Senior Citizens annual cent sale at the Baralaba Show Grounds
  • 11am - 2.30pm - Historical village open and lunch is for sale.
  • 4pm - Baralaba Bash FREE music event at the Baralaba Hotel.

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2022 Olive Walked 3km with Family and Friends

Monday 25th Sep
It's one year since Olive walked proudly through Baralaba promoting awareness for Dementia.   And she's still walking.

We carried balloons to represent those we love suffering with dementia

Thursday 6th Oct
Annette spoke about how dementia has touched her family.

Olive's Doctor walked as well

Thursday 6th Oct
The local Dr, nurses, ambulance officer family, friends and locals showed their support.

Dementia Warrior Olive

Thursday 6th Oct
Check out her shirt! It was a fast pace for her 79 year old legs but she did a great job and was so proud.

Sausage Sizzle

Thursday 6th Oct
Olive's Grandson and Brother-in-law cooked the snags.

Reminding people that dementia is not a dirty word - plus $10'848.50 donated

Thursday 6th Oct
It was FUN and Olive (Mum) was so proud to walk beside family and friends around her hometown. She was fit enough and had the support of so many people. Here sisters did so much work towards the event are pictured here with her.

THE NUMBERS ….
Olive is 79 years old. She was diagnosed with Dementia in 2018. The first symptom appeared in 2016. Olive is otherwise fit and healthy and regularly walks 3km most days.
Olive’s Walk for Dementia Awareness involved walking 3km. Here in Baralaba, ~40 people of all ages joined in, including one local doctor, at least four nurses, an ambulance officer, family, friends, locals and even some pet dogs. (numbers of walkers were limited for road safety and also for the stress levels for both Olive and Lyn).
Seven local Rockhampton businesses, the Baralaba Hotel and Olive’s sisters donated raffle prizes, and seven people assisted with selling raffle tickets.
Hundreds of people donated their money or their time, sent warm wishes and took the opportunity to become aware of what Dementia Australia offers.
On the day, there was one support vehicle, one water station along the route, four donation boxes, two BBQ cooks, lots of open and proactive conversations about Dementia, and HEAPS OF FUN!
To date, Olive’s Walk for Dementia Awareness has raised $10,848.50.
ONCE AGAIN - THANK YOU ALL xxxxxxx
Olive, Lyn and the ever-patient Carl

We made the news! ABC NEWS ARTICLE LINK BELOW

Wednesday 24th Aug

Mum was interviewed by ABC here is the link to the online story the link is below just cut it and paste it in your web browser.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-21/early-dementia-diagnosis-central-qld-olive-eather/101349870?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

Proposed Walking Track Through Baralaba (pop 390 people)

Wednesday 27th Jul
Come cheer when Olive walks 3km starting at 9am on the 10th September 2022.   We expect her to finish ~9.30am she'll be pretty excited so she might walk faster than usual!

She'll be walking past the places:
* she was born
* went to school
* got married
* played tennis and netball
* got her licence
etc

After diagnoses you can still have some fun

Wednesday 27th Jul

“People told me that I was forgetting things and I didn’t realise I was,” Olive said. “The diagnosis came, the doctor gave me tablets and life goes on.”

“I want others who are diagnosed to know that if you get in early, you still have a fair chance of quality of life and it’s important to get on the front foot with your health and accept it.”

I'm in training to walk 3km around Baralaba

Wednesday 27th Jul

On 10th September 2022:

  • Olive will walk 3km in Baralaba with locals, friends and family.

  • They will start at 9am on Saturday 10th September.

  • The start and finish point is the Baralaba Sports complex.

  • The proceeds will go to Dementia Australia. 
  • Donations can be made to sponsor Olive on her 3km walk, and/or a donation for a sausage sizzle  at 9.30am at the sports complex.
  • FOLLOWING THE FUNDRAISING EVENT:
  • 11am - First ticket are drawn for Senior Citizens annual cent sale at the Baralaba Show Grounds.
  • 11am - 2.30pm - Historical village open and lunch is for sale.
  • 4pm - Baralaba Bash FREE music event at Baralaba Hotel.

Local farmer still contributes to community although diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Wednesday 27th Jul

Olive was born in the Baralaba Hospital and has lived on farms in the Baralaba district her entire life!  She has always contributed to our community and is keen to keep this tradition by raising awareness about dementia by walking 3km at 9am on the 10th September.

 

She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a form of Dementia in 2018 and will soon be 79 years old.

 

She takes medication for her dementia and keeps active and continues work where she can in the family business - she can still do a lot of jobs that keep her happy and content and which actually help.


Olive began walking to reduce her blood pressure then after Peter her husband of 55 years passed away she walked every morning.  Walking is good for the body and mind and she encourages others to do the same! 

Thank you to my Supporters

$500

Lions Club Of Rockhampton

$2.54k

Donations On The Day

$100

Sharon Longford

$31.65

Natale Setch

Congratulations Lyn on organising such an amazing event.

$31.65

Anonymous

A small donation to help you reach your goal. All the best.

$263.75

Helen Smith

As a family we know how devastating the dementia has been. Well done Aunty Olive.

$58.03

Jessica Bidgood

Olive you are an amzing woman!

$1.02k

Anonymous

$105.50

George, Keeva And Josie Briggs

$31.65

Anonymous

$31.65

Anonymous

$211

Annette Hammill

$105.50

Jannette Dahl

Sorry I couldn't join you.

$105.50

Gail Goodman

In memory of Bruce

$50

Scott & Lisa Abbott

$31.65

Debra And Denis Malone

All the best to Olive

$105.50

Karen & Alastair

$100

Donna And Damien Ormiston

$100

Global Education Designs

Your and Olive's grit and generosity in a difficult situation are amazing. I hope we can work together again in the future. Nat

$50

Sissy Mylrea

Fantastic that you’re raising awareness for dementia.

$58.03

Veronika Price

$520

Sharon Longford

Dear Olive, Best wishes for your fundraising walk & thank you for helping to raise dementia awareness.

$100

Mixhael Jennings

Go Olive!!

$21.10

Julie Elizabeth Crocker

$263.75

Keystone Underwriting

$58.03

Jocelyn

$105.50

Delmae Clark

Hi Lyn - I am sure you will be a great comfort n support to your darling Mum! Good memories of you n have watched your amazing business grow! X

$21.10

Anonymous

$75

Nicole From Holland

Good luck with the walk, and hope to see you next year!

$10.55

Anonymous

$58.03

Lisa Schlederer

Hi Olive, you radiant soul! I am so happy to see that you’re still that super strong woman I met 11 years ago! You are an inspiration to me and so many! Much love to my one and only Australian family. You’re the best! All of you! Much love and vegemite!!💕💕💕

$520

Kc Mechanical And Maintenance

Sending our support!

$105.50

Kath Dunne

All the best to Olive and Lyn. Good on you for your proactive approach.

$105.50

Kent And Leesa Hansen

We wish Olive all the best. Her courage is an inspiration to us all. xx

$58.03

Webb Family

$105.50

Gaye Anderson

$105.50

Lana Lavett

$31.65

Hole Hog Excavations Pty Ltd

A cause close to our hearts. All the best on your walk for Dementia Awareness Olive, you are an inspiration to us all.

$58.03

Auld Family

Best of luck with your fundraising efforts ! From another Oram descendant. xx

$31.65

Robyn Sawley

$52.75

Gail Bienek

Hi Lyn, what a great thing your lovely Mother is going to do. Wish I could be there to cheer her on.

$50

Katie And Brad Butcher

Best of luck Olive. Such a great cause ❤️

$520

Neil Jenman

Good luck to you, dear Olive. Your courage is inspiring.

$31.65

Naomi Mcgilvray

$105.50

Liza Glass (bielenberg)

Hi Lyn, what a great cause and all the love to your dear Mum and what a trooper to do the walk. So near and dear to me as you know my own Mum Elaine had dementia. Xx

$50

Shantel Petty

An inspiring woman who’s taught me a thing or two! Go Olive!

$105.50

Anastasia Cabak

Olive,I admire your determination, keep going. Wishing you all the best. Anastasia

$15.83

Jane Shannon

All the best xx

$58.03

Joshna Govender

All the very best Olive , will be cheering you on!!!

$58.03

Lyndal And Michael Dahl

We hope the walk goes well, Olive! We look forward to cheering you on. What a wonderful thing you are doing. Just wonderful!

$31.65

Vanessa Neill

$105.50

Claire Wilson

$55

Jacki Liddle

Hope the walk goes well!

$58.03

John & Detta Lange

Hi Lyn, pass our best wishes and encouragement onto Olive. What an inspiration!! Can’t wait to see you all soon. Unfortunately we’ll miss the day but will see you the end of September. Sending our love, John & Detta

$316.50

Bunny Becker

Love to all ❤️❤️❤️

$31.65

Sandra Henderson

Thanks Oliver and Lynne. It’sa year now since Dad died and I’m donating in his memory

$58.03

Mary

$52.75

Leanne Grogan

$100

Scott Keynes

With love to Olive for doing a great service for a wonderful cause from her old friends Scotty, Deb, Hayden and Lachie

$21.10

Margaret & Geoffrey Camplin

$105.50

Lester Maclean

$100

Natasha Spyve

Gone on you Olive I will be there to pound the pavement with you!

$31.65

Helen Hewitt

Sorry l loved my time staying with you all. I know that many people have great memories of Olive’s chats.

$31.65

Beth

$58.03

Gwen Liddle

With you in spirit!! Xxx

$100

Annalina Feddersen

Well done Olive!

$52.75

Vanessa Coulson

Olive you are an inspiration and such a strong lady.

$520

Jacque Hemming

$40

Paul Tzoutzias

As a family who has been touched by dementia we look forward to a cure

$50

Jamie Hare

Dementia Sucks - good on you Olive