Distance 4 Dementia

By Nicholas Tremiane

Distance 4 Dementia!

Like many Australians, I have recently had a loved one, my mother diagnosed with dementia and is now living in full time care. So, to honour her legacy and her commitment and support for her community throughout her life, I have decided to help raising funds for people with dementia!

I have set myself the challenge of riding my bicycle across Australia from Perth to Sydney. I will follow the coast around as best I can stopping in towns along the way including Adelaide and Melbourne for an estimated total distance to travel of 8,300 km.

My goal is to raise $10 for every kilometre I trave for a total of $83,000 to support people living with dementia and their families.

But I need your help! Please make a donation to support my efforts and help me reach my goal to beat dementia.

All funds raised will support the work of Dementia Australia to provide vital support services for people living with dementia, their families and carers. These services include counselling, support groups, education and training.

Thank you for your support.


All funds raised will support the work of Dementia Australia to provide vital support services for people living with dementia, their families and carers. These services include counselling, support groups, education and training.

Thank you for your support.

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Distance 4 Dementia

Sunday 8th May

Like many Australians, I have recently had a loved one, my mother diagnosed with dementia and is now living in full time care. So, to honour her legacy and her commitment and support for her community throughout her life, I have decided to help raising funds for people with dementia!

I have set myself the challenge of riding my bicycle across Australia from Perth to Sydney. I will follow the coast around as best I can stopping in towns along the way including Adelaide and Melbourne for an estimated total distance to travel of 8,300 km. 

My goal is to raise $10 for every kilometre I trave for a total of $83,000 to support people living with dementia and their families. 

But I need your help! Please make a donation to support my efforts and help me reach my goal to beat dementia.

Thank you to my Supporters

$1.02k

Roger Cass

$100

Ki Bug

The Kangaroo Island Bicycle User Group congratulates you, Nicholas on your support for this cause.

$31.65

Evelyn Wagner

Go Nick !

$200

Chris O’mahony

Had the pleasure of meeting you today and hearing about your amazing journey. I am truly in awe of you and your achievements! Well done!!!

$250

Nicole Filsell

$100

Lucy Morgan

Well done Nick. Great ride.

$770

Lyn Dohle

Well done Nick, an amazing effort for a very worthy cause

$105.50

Matt & Danita Houston

Great effort, your mum would be so proud 👏

$100

Michael Coleman

Woohoo! :)

$52.75

Alan & Margaret Giles

Well done Nick

$105.50

Nicole Gross-parsons

Look after yourself as well. Kind thoughts as you are bringing a sense of peace in your project.

$58.03

Lyn Bolto

Well done Nick. a mammoth effort for such a good cause. congratulations.

$105.50

Christine Barrett

Well done Nic - your family must be so proud! What a wonderful achievement 👏👏👏

$105.50

Carol Stanton

What a great achievement for a loving Mother, from a dedicated loving son. 💖🌻🌹💖

$58.03

L & N Stoeckel

All the best for your fundraising Nick, such a good cause and such an inspirational thing you have done. Congratulations on completing your ride and all the best for the work you are doing.

$10.55

Anonymous

$58.03

Keith And Erica Bolto

Inspiring effort.

$26.38

Andrew Heinrich

Great work, your farther would be proud and you mum l am sure would be 👏

$105.50

Sue Pentelow

$31.65

Janine Warren

Well done

$105.50

Kangaroo Island Sea Salt

$105.50

Bill & Gen Willson

Amazing effort Nic

$58.03

Rob And Julie Matthews

$100

Annette Florance

$105.50

Ann Jamieson

Great effort Nick

$100

Alex Smith

Well done to you Nick!

$21.10

Anonymous

$500

John Symons

Gutsy performance Nic

$865

Kangaroo Island Primal Harvest

Awesome effort Nic! Your mum would be so proud. This donation is 100% from the sales of frozen whole birds over the past fortnight. Thanks everyone for supporting KIPH and Nice.

$105.50

Sharon & Peter Clark

Phenomenal ride and a wonderful son. X

$520

Jackie Knight

Great effort Nicholas. Dementia is such an insidious disease.

$1.02k

Anita Pratt

Congratulations on a great effort

$100

Anne Morrison

Well done Nic.

$10.55

Robert Benney

Well done Nic. Great effort.

$58.03

Bre Hancock

Incredible achievement, congratulations!

$520

Exceptional Kangaroo Island

Congratulations- an amazing achievement for an illness that affects so many in so many ways

$263.75

Alicia Cooper

Mum would be so proud. Congratulations

$1.02k

Nick Penny Peter Anne-marie Clark

Well done Nic.

$31.65

Mary Frith

$58.03

Lucinda Morris

$105.50

Laura Williams

Great job Nic!

$50

Sharon Mathews

Amazing effort. You are a wonderful son to your dear Mum. X

$100

Tracie Heinrich

Well done Nick, your mum would be proud of you x My dad also had dementia, Louis Body Dimentia actually, it's very very sad and also intriguing to see how this affects a body, so crazy. I'm also very proud of your efforts. Regards Tracie.

$105.50

Lorraine Rothe

Wonderful achievement Nic

$500

Christine & Lloyd Berry

Fantastic effort!

$58.03

Talisa Mcardle

Hats off to you Nick, what a mammoth effort. Wish we could help more

$31.65

Mercedes Bridgewater

Congrats Nick! Amazing effort for a great cause.

$20

Wendy Penhall

Well done, can’t believe how much ground you covered each day!

$105.50

Marcus Warren

Congratulations on your achievement -both personal and for dementia 😃😃

$58.03

Tim And Kate

Thank you

$31.65

Anonymous

$105.50

Tyson Arapali

Fab work, Nic. This is an awesome effort for a great cause xo

$105.50

Matt Devine

Great work Nic! mx

$31.65

William Tan

Well done for completing this incredibly challenging journey and dedicating time and efforts to raise funds and awareness for a great cause! 👏👏👏

$105.50

Kate Murray

Awesome achievement! Well done Nic.

$158.25

Kate And Richard Stanton

Congratulations huge effort

$58.03

Anonymous

Good on you Nick!

$58.03

Rusty Giles

Well done Nick

$58.03

Jodie Walsh

What an amazing ride congratulations.

$21.10

Karen Taaffe

Well done Nick….what a tribute to your mum and everyone living with dementia….great cause Thank you

$58.03

Gabriele Burnup

Well done Nick, what an achievement, I found out about your adventure through Sue Wellington’s shared FB post

$105.50

Melissa Wilden

You are a legend. Your Mum is a legend and you've done her proud. Congratulations on this amazing feat and thank you for promoting awareness of this horrible disease

$21.10

Michelle Sterry

$105.50

Ian & Mary

Great achievement Nick.

$105.50

Serena & Robert

Your achievement is amazing Nic & your mum would be very proud!!

$105.50

Fiona Stanton

Great work Nic!

$52.75

Jane M

What a great cause and epic undertaking!!

$21.10

Gs

Thanks for your contribution and action to support this cause.

$100

Hayley&kev

$31.65

Andrew T

Well done!

$105.50

Sue Morris

What a great effort Nick. Your mum gave so much to the community

$31.65

Frank Swinfield

BRAVO ZULU!

$1.02k

Mandy And Paul Brown

Our sister/sister in law died from this insidious disease. We understand what you are going through and admire your strength, courage and resilience. Thank you for what you are doing.

$105.50

Terence Hall

Such an amazing effort Nick, well done! Good luck with the final leg of your Trip

$50

H & J Stichel

Your effort is very admirable.

$520

Chris & Barb

$105.50

Andy Tran

Great work. Keep it up!

$100

Matt & Jordy

Great effort Nic!

$58.03

Jan Possingham

Good luck Nick. Privileged to know your lovely Mum. Always helping out. Jan from Birchmore Bowling Club

$31.65

Hammat Contracting

Keep it going Nick

$31.65

Leonie Geci

Best wishes for your journey Nick

$31.65

Lynn Stewart

I went to school with the Tremaynes in Parndana and my own husband was diagnosed with younger onset dementia 6 years ago and has been in care for 4 years. He is 69.

$58.03

Michael Dow

Best of luck mate, great cause

$105.50

Margaret And Wayne Edwards

I used to play bowls against your mum … I have enjoyed following your journey (especially Esperance and Grass Patch as we lived in both places) … cheers, Margaret

$420

Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum

Donation on behalf of Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum for Marilyn's instigation of the museum concept and for Jean Woolley's work in setting up our collection.

$250

Lebby And Stace

Great work Tremmas! Good luck with the rest of the ride!

$52.75

Kimberley W

Great work Nick! Have enjoyed watching your progress.

$21.10

Johanna Clark

Good stuff! Chatted to you in Torquay today 👍

$58.03

John Davidson

Doing a amazing job to raise money for dementia

$52.75

Beth Davis

Well done Nick. Keep pedalling.

$105.50

Emma

$250

Stokes Bay Genetics

Amazing Nic keep going!

$52.75

Tanya Millar

Absolutely heartfelt fantastic job you are doing Nic!! You should be very proud of yourself! Well done!

$31.65

Davina

Keep up the good work 👍

$100

Alan Thomas

Keep up the great work Nic. Good luck for the rest of your journey.

$105.50

Richard Hunt

Just saw you riding around Kangaroo Island. Awesome effort and great cause — keep going.

$100

Diana White

$58.03

Graeme Beaver

Keep going strong on your epic ride!

$30

Maree Gifford

Well done, epic effort to show support and raise funds

$250

Lee Green & Co Pty Ltd

Well done Nicholas taking on this huge challenge, we're cheering for you at Lee Green!

$105.50

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus

Good on you! So proud of what you are doing. From Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Team

$100

Steph And Tom Wurst

A fantastic effort Nic for a great cause!

$31.65

Renate Heaney

Safe travel.

$105.50

Will & Jenny Stanton

Great work Tremmas!

$20

Mardi And Craig Lacey

Amazing work!!!

$31.65

David White

Well Done Nicholas! A wonderful and very worthwhile project for a very effective not-for-profit organisation!

$31.65

Cathy Taggart

My mum lived with dementia for the last few years of her life, and it’s a particularly cruel disease, as you feel you’ve already lost the person you loved while they are still alive. So thank you for your efforts and commitment, Nicholas, and all the best for the rest of your trip!

$105.50

David J Strachan

Good onya Nick. We've got a Mum with bad dementia who we look after in her own house. We look after her every day with a visit and make sure all is well, taken pills, clean up etc. She wants to shuffle off but we are prepared to keep looking after her. Best of luck Nick.

$100

Anne-marie Shaw

Thank you for highlighting the fight against Dementia

$10

Roberta Swinbank

$31.65

Anonymous

$105.50

Sue Florance

Good onya Nick!

$30

Alex B

Amazing work boo! Keep it up

$58.03

Tracey Jefferson

$58.03

Anonymous

We met you Nic at Nullarbor and passed you twice on the road. Keep on keeping on Amazing effort D and D

$105.50

Josephine Budarick

Fantastic effort your mum would be very proud

$55

Kathy Bald

$105.50

Cheryl May

Great Fundraiser you crazy person :) :)

$208.80

Elaine Pratt

Great work Nick,a great challenge for a good cause.

$50

Cameron & Crystal Stewart

Awesome effort Nic!

$50

B & M May

Your mum would be proud of you Nic. Good luck.

$100

Leah Couchman

Good Luck Nic. Hope your ride is going well

$57.42

Margaret Muir

I really like your approach nic.

$10.44

Lana

Very inspiring - safe travels Nic!

$104.40

Tricia Larcombe

Good luck x

$31.32

Chris Hale

Good luck on your epic mission. Enjoy the ride.

$1,000

Ben Wood

$31.32

Danny Caretti

What an effort! What s challenge! Ride Safe!

$20.88

Anonymous

Great cause, good luck from one of the Stix women :)

$55

Darren Clarke

Good luck on your travels Nicholas. Stay safe and have a brilliant time.

$10.44

Anonymous

Goodluck on your trip!

$31.32

Rosslyn Underwood

Well done Nick

$104.40

Ebony Budarick

Good luck, and safe travels.

$57.42

Anonymous

Good luck on your ride Nic.

$31.32

David Della

Go well mate!

$100

K & A Fogden

Good luck Nic

$55

Jane Jamo

A worthy cause Nic. Mum was a wonderful supporter of our community. Safe travels

$104.40

Ki Free Range Eggs

Great effort Nick, safe travels.

$83.52

Maxine Breeding

Safe journey.

$50

Tammie Betchley

Best of luck Nicky!

$208.80

Adam Bussenschutt

Good luck Nic

$31.32

Matt Ryan

$104.40

Peter Hill

Good luck, and thanks for raising awareness on such a critical issue.

$156.60

Ed Chan

Go Nick! Great cause and hope you reach the goal!

$1.3k

Melaleuca

Awesome effort Nic!

$31.32

Andy Tran

This is a very meaningful journey. Best luck to the goal!

$31.32

Heidi Grieg

We're cheering you all the way Nic! Look after yourself, pace yourself, be proud of yourself.

$30

Jim Syd

You can do it! All the best!

$104.40

Verity Budarick

Travel safe and good luck.

$104.40

Marc Warren

$100

Anonymous

Good luck Tremmers!

$55

Anonymous

Wishing you a safe journey. A brave and thoughtful act in your mothers honour.

$104.40

Nic

$57.42

Anonymous

$31.32

Kate

Ride safe and Goodluck.