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Ruth Lancaster

Crunches Challenge 2026

I'm taking on the Crunches Challenge this June for Dementia Australia

Currently, it is estimated that more than 446,500 Australians are living with dementia. Without a significant intervention, the number of Australians living with dementia is expected to increase to more than 1 million by 2065.

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.

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$1,264

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$1,000

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Still crunching for dementia research

Saturday 6th Jun
Thank you to all the wonderful people for your support in helping me raise funds for dementia research. Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, has been the leading cause of death for women in Australia since 2016. I am proud to say that I am now over my fundraising goal ($1,000) by $63 (1,063). Very happy. Yesterday, when clearing out some files, amongst other things, I came across a letter from my Dad. By the age of 90, Dad was living in a nursing home in the depths of dementia without speech, little physical ability, and unable to care for himself or feed himself. I remember a smile on his face for his 90th birthday celebration, and while he could not possibly write the letter attached (written by a beautiful sister), he would have felt this deep in his heart. Yesterday, it brought me to tears. So, with the 'Lancaster' determination, I will continue on my fundraising journey. Let's have a crack at $2,000 - any small donation helps. While you start slowly on the crunches, they are now ramping up to over 80 a day. On my check, I still have 2,170 to go (including today's) - thank you so much. 

Thank you for your gift

$106.12

Elizabeth Nowell

Keep going.. Well done.

$35.01

Natalie,achoy& Children

We're able to step in and help because You Stood Up First-the sufferer's of Dementia either won't remember, never know or are already gone like our beautiful Nana-Jeanette May Doody- So Thank you Ruth from them and Us. Your work, awareness and dedication for this cause is truly admirable 💚💚💚

$60.13

Camilla Fiorini

Keep up the good fight, Ruth xxxx

$50

Susan Birthisel

Well done, for taking on the Crunches Challenge for Dementia Australia. Wishing you all the best—such a great cause.

$33.87

Dave Mcleod

crunch time

$54.84

Juliet

$60.13

Joni

U got this ! Sending positive vibes !

$33.87

Em

Go Ruth!

$106.12

Philip Lancaster

$20

Anonymous

Great work

$106.12

Sal

$60.13

Jen & Glenn

Good luck Ruth! Proud of you. Good cause xx

$20

Kathy

What a wonderful cause to be raising funds and awareness for. Such a cruel illness that took our beautiful loved ones away xxx

$60.13

Anonymous

Good luck with those crunches Ruth! It might even become a habit 😊

$106.12

Rod G

Go Ruth!

$33.87

Karl Webb

Good on you Ruth 👍😃 as you know I completely understand how awful 😢 this terrible disease is … lotsa love 🥰 Karl xx

$60.13

Janelle Seymour

$33.87

Jenni Shields

$33.87

Ryan

$23.50

Lauren Menzies

Wish I could donate more! Go hard Aunty Ruth! ❤️

$106.12

Amy X

I love you Ruth ❤️

$60.13

Ruth Lancaster