Run For Dementia
Hello everyone!! If you could please take a little time to read through and share this message it would be greatly appreciated...
On Sunday 24th September, I will be running a distance of approximately 70-75km from the Seashells Hotel (Mandurah) to Gage Roads (Fremantle). This date has been set due to it being the last day of Dementia Action Week.
I will be raising funds for the ‘Dementia Australia Research Foundation’ in an event I have made called 'Run For Dementia'. I have set this up to support the battle that thousands of people face with dementia and the millions of those who are involved in their care.
As some of you may know, I sadly lost my nan in April of 2022 to this horrible illness. It not only affected her but it was shocking to all our family and friends to see this amazing woman take a turn for the worst. My nan was always my rock growing up. She was always the one I turned to if I was in trouble with my mum for not cleaning my room, or if I wanted £2 for some sweets next door she had it ready and waiting for me, or even if it was just to tell me how great a game of football I had that weekend when I know for a fact I didn’t play well at all! I think a lot of people can relate this with their own grandparents as they can act as the glue to the family, and she certainly was and more for ours. Whatever the situation, she was always the person I went to for advice and assistance. To see her the way she was once diagnosed and knowing I wasn't able to return the favour and help her, completely broke me.
So in efforts to try and make her proud, I have challenged myself to running a near double marathon. At the completion of my run there will be a celebration held at Gage Roads in Fremantle.
Anybody that wants to join in at any point of the run or would like to go alongside me on a bike, skateboard, electric scooter etc, I’d love the support! However if that doesn’t suit, and you don't want to slog out for half a days worth of exercise then I will set a marker point for the last 2km of the run that you can join me for the final hurdle.
As an alternative, if you just fancy coming down to Gage Roads and having a drink, I will have a section sorted for everybody to enjoy themselves from around 3pm onwards as I will hopefully be arriving there around 5pm to join the fun.
I have set up a few different ways to donate to the fundraiser that I have sorted out with Dementia Australia:
1- The link in my bio/comments section that you can click on will take you straight to the fundraiser.
2- If you are a client of mine at the barber shop, I will have a tub for any spare change/tips that you can put anything you want into there. There will also be a QR code that you can scan if you want to donate but have no change on you at the time.
3- At the final destination of my run, Gage Roads Fremantle, there will be a tub and QR code there too in which you can also donate with whatever you fancy (as little or as big is hugely appreciated).
Thank you for taking the time to read this message. This cause is extremely close to my heart and I would absolutely love and value your support and donations, however big or small. If you can afford to reach in to your pocket or even just offer moral support, it all counts.
If you could all share and/or donate as much as you possibly can to help the fight, you would be making a massive difference. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Joe
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Sharna And Andy Hill
What a champion! Great cause. Others should take a leaf out of your book. Enjoy the rest tonight!!
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Nicky Festa
So very very proud to call you my son. Nan was definitely with you all the way. ❤️🏃♂️❤️🏃♂️❤️🏃♂️❤️
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The Fitzy Family
Well done young man. So proud that I could be here to watch you run. Love Ya Always. Aunty Dani and Crew ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Anonymous
Well done George! Great caus Love Lisa and Dave xx
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Claire Mcpherson
Best of luck George, I’m sure your nan would be so proud 🥰x Love Charlie and Alfie xx
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Realty Plus Hq
Well done George and all the best Alex and the team at Realty Plus HQ
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Jon Millard
Good luck with the rest of the training and the run mate - amazing effort. Jon & Tom
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Wilson Redondo
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Kosie Truter
Hello George Met some nice people at a coffee shop and they told me what you are doing, I really just like to say good luck to you and thank you
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Paul Williams
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Ben Jack Tom Mark Steele
Good work George
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Geoffrey Britton
Good Luck George. See you at the finish line. COYS
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Andy Jenkinson
GO ON MR INCREDIBLE
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Ben Festa
Good luck😁wish I could’ve been there!!
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Caleb Sheedy
Absolute legend for this!! ❤️❤️
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Bianca Dunn
Bravo! I also lost my nana to this disease, worst thing I’ve ever experienced. Best of luck.
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Breda Mcnelis
Best of Luck George xxx
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George Georgiou
Good luck little George!
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Sean Mcmanus
Unbelievable achievement mate, proud of you!
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Nathan
Well done and good luck!
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Soni
Good work Festa
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Josh
Get it brother xx
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Sue Vannart
Great cause, greater woman. Go gettem George, she would be so proud ❤️
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Kate
Amazing George! Nan would and always was so proud of you xx
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Maurice Oteri
Great cause George ❤️
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Malcolm Morgan
Well done George
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Jennifer Pendlebury
Great cause George
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Scarlett P
So proud of you Festa!! My Grandpa passed because of Lewy Body Dementia so I can relate to your story ❤️ will be there to push you along and cheer you over the line!
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Anonymous
Amazing mate you should be so proud
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Alison Tiplady
Wishing you the best of luck George from us all … such a worthwhile cause. Your Nan would have been very proud. x
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Charles Parry
🥳🥳🥳
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Karen Festa
Good Luck George, Nan will be with you all the way. Love you loads Xxx
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Sean Phillips
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Robbie
Love you George, good luck brother ❤️❤️
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Rosie Foster
Run Smelly Run! So Proud of you Cuz xxx
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Lachlan Wotherspoon
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Steve Baines
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Minerva Weston
Good luck George
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Hannah Morgan
Amazing George! Proud of you
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Holly Fitzpatrick
good luck george !!!!! you’re an absolute mad man, nan would be proud ❤️❤️
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Ash Maynard
All the best festa! Love what you’re doing!
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Julie Read
Love you 🩵
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Colin Beverley
All the best George !
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Callum Lack
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Josh Whyte
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Arona
Great work George
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Brianna Linto-smith
Couldn’t be prouder!! Can’t wait to cheer you on at the finish line xoxo
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Rory O’doherty
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Anonymous
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Ash Holmes
Let’s go Festa!! (& Festa’s quad) xo
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Greg Smith
Good luck George you can do it mate, great cause!
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Paul Cattalini
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Ryan Hockey
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Tom Allan
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The Mellowship's
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Jordan & Lauren Barbas
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Alex Burt
Good luck mate!
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Chelsea Kane
Lesssgoooo barba festa!!!
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Chris Booth
Well done mate! For an awesome cause :)
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Anthony Topini
Goodluck Georgie Boy 🫡💕
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Tim Cash
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Sam
Good luck George!
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Riley Van Dieken
I’m with you brother, all the way! ❤️ Double marathon is a warm up for you 💪🏼
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Tym Zon
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Ben Quinn
Onya George!
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Bev Hart
What a wonderful thing you are doing in memory of a very special person. Nan would be very proud of you. Good luck George. Sending lots of love xxxx
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Oliver Parry
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Hayden & Elaura
Go on lad!
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Sophie Johnston
Well done George! 🥰
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Hamish Van Dieken
All the best George!
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Baxter Thew
Amazing George! Very proud. Will be cheering you on xx
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Nick Kirkby
A great man doing a great initiative for a great cause. Proud of you mate, smash it today!
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Kylie Linto
Proud of you 😊
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Julian Creevy
Well done George. Nan will be looking down and beaming with pride Julian Xx
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Anonymous
I’ll be there at the end for a beer
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Natasha Laden
Sorry Jess and I missed the run George but we have had a nasty cold Great work Your Nan would be so proud ♥️♥️♥️
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Anonymous
Best of luck George. You’re a legend
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Michael Taggart
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Maddo
Goodluck mate, your nan would be very proud x
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Jordan
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Samuel Cook
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Duncan Lennon-black
Go on Georgey boyyy
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Mark Read
Good luck George, it is a great cause. Well done.
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Dean Hurley
Best of luck brother! Amazing what your doing ❤️
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Brendan Allen
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Georgia
My grandma passed away from Alzheimers when I was in high school so I know how it feels to watch someone you love fade away. Good on you for doing this ❤️
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Anonymous
Awesome cause and challenge. Good luck and don’t forget the Nut Butter!
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Ryan Banks
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Maria & Neil O’brien
Awesome cause George. Very inspirational
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Jordan Barbas
Love you mate!
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Ken Harrison
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Thomas Obrien
You've got this bro! Good luck today, your nan would be so proud!
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Ryan Stocks
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Joe
Well done mate
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Josh Schad
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Lynn Habert
Good luck darling x
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Lynn Habert
Good luck sweetheart. What an amazing man you are. Love you x
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Tanya Lovell
Such a Great cause, well done 👍
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Luke Dawson
Good luck George! Great cause
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Jeremy
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Liv Davies
🤍🙌🏼
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Grant Mowatt
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Russ Cox
Good luck mate - thanks for the cut!
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Owen Fretwell
Unreal to run 75km goodluck mate!
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Archie Whitfield
Love it Fest, you’ll be making your nan proud
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Jasper Plunkett
Good on ya, you’ll smash the run 💪🏻
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Wayne Curran
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Jack Ladiges
Love your work George!
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Harrison George
Sending my love and support brother ❤️🙏🏽
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Morgan Richards
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Lachie Byrd
Love it brother 🫶
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Ben Ramsey
Good luck mate, sure you’ll smash it. Miss you, hopefully see you soon!
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Sam Barfield
Thanks for the haircut today was good chatting. Good Luck for the run mate!
Great cause - good luck!