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A run to remember, for the month of November

By Sandra Taylor

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I'm raising funds for people with dementia!

Hello there! We are are Ollie and Hudson.  We are 12 years old and in grade 6.  We have both lost someone we care about to dementia.  

So we are committing to run 100km in November to raise funds for dementia - but we need your help!   

Please make a donation to support our efforts and help us to reach our goal to beat dementia.  


Or you can join us and run 100km this November too and get people to sponsor you!


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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Let's celebrate! We have finished our 100kms!

Wednesday 30th Nov
On Tuesday 29th November 2022 after school, Ollie and Hudson set out for their final run together to put their total tally to 100km.  They have finished their challenge! 
They enjoyed a treat afterwards from the local ice cream store to re-fuel.

After being inspired by Nedd Brockmann who ran 100km per day from Perth to Sydney to raise money for the homeless, these 2 - 12 year old boys were motivated to do something for others and to challenge themselves too. Whilst juggling other sports too, basketball, cricket and swimming, they managed to fit a run into their day and stuck to their routine.  

With Ollie's dear grandmother suffering from early onset dementia and passing away, and Hudson's great grandmother being in the same facility and having dementia too, as well as others around us that we know, they chose Dementia Australia as their charity of choice.  

We hope this money raised can help other people suffering from dementia and their families, and more research into this terrible disease.  

So Hudson and Ollie thank-you for the bottom of their hearts - for your generous donations and encouragement.
Time for a rest.


We have nearly finished our challenge!!

Sunday 27th Nov
We are incredibly thankful for everyone who has supported us along the way, for those who have donated money for Dementia Australia, or even a pat on the back to keep us going! 

We have run in the wind, the rain and the sunshine.  We have run on the road, the gravel, the grass and the sand.  We ran a bit slower when Hudson had a cold, but we kept going.  We ran before school, after school and at school!
Now we are ready to finish this challenge! We have run 98km, and will run the last 2km this Tuesday night in Torquay.  

It is not too late to sponsor us for this worthy cause if you haven't already - Our feet are sore and our bodies tired, but your support is keeping us going to the last km!  There are so many people affected by dementia - and your money can help.  Please click on the link before then end of November - and we will do our last run then take a rest in December.
Thanks everyone! From Ollie and Hudson

New running gear from Dementia Australia!

Sunday 13th Nov
Firstly - a big shout-out to Dementia Australia for donating t-shirts, hats and wrist-bands for us to wear when we run! We were chuffed to receive these in the mail this week! We will certainly stand out in our bright gear around town.

Secondly - A massive thank-you to everyone who has helped us reach our goal, which was initially set to raise $1000.00.  You have blown our socks off with your generosity!! 
Sooo - We have now set a new goal to raise $2000.00 for families affected by dementia! This is a cause close to our hearts, and every dollar helps. 

Did you know that there are over 250,000 people with Dementia in Australia?  By 2030, this number is predicted to double to over 565,000! Therefore it is very likely that if you don't already know someone suffering from dementia, it is likely that unfortunately, you will.  Help us (Hudson and Ollie) make a difference and raise vital funds to help with research and support or people with dementia and their families.  

We are over half way now and our feet are getting tired  - please keep the donations coming to keep up going for another 50km!

Thanks sooo much for all who have donated so far!

Tuesday 8th Nov
Hudson and Ollie are off to a great start - having done 28km so far! They have run at the school run club, the local park run, and individually around the coast. 

Thank you VERY much from the bottom of our hears - for such generous donations so far.  We are truly grateful for each and every dollar which goes towards Dementia Australia.

Getting fitted for new shoes at 'Active Feet Geelong' - ready to start our 100kms!

Sunday 30th Oct
Thanks Active Feet!

Thank you to my Supporters

$58.03

Arki Wilde

$105.50

Amanda Donaldson

$31.65

Carle Family

Champions!! Well done boys!

$100

Sarah Holmes

Amazing effort boys. We are so proud of you and Nanny Jenny would think this was incredible xx

$21.10

Jodi Schulz

Well done boys 💪🏻

$58.03

Bianca Huff

What a great thing to do boys, you’re a great inspiration to our kids and many adults x

$58.03

Juli Cathcart

Thank you Ollie and Hudson. This is a really wonderful thing you are doing. Run well :)

$30

Leanne Mirams

Good on you boys! 😁

$58.03

Bill Cathcart

Glad to be able to support you Ollie and Hudson. See you out on the trails.

$31.65

Lindsay Stephenson

This endeavour is absolutely incredible!!! Give the boys high fives for me as they run by! So proud of them for doing this. :)

$58.03

Mary Margetts

Congratulations Hudson and Ollie.A very worthy cause. You are doing an excellent 👏 job in raising funds. Your running is a credit to you.

$21.10

Sebastian Tannahill

Well done Hudson - from Seb

$20

Jimmy Downey

Awesome work you little legends!

$30

Anonymous

$105.50

Jen O'neill

Well done guys. Amazing effort love aunty Jen

$31.65

Kim Eedy

Great job Hudson and Ollie 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️❤

$58.03

Kristy Kelly

Amazing job boys!

$21.10

Glen Gardiner

Well done boys!!

$31.65

Chris Pike

Great work Huddo! Keep on running.......

$52.75

Anonymous

$52.75

Mason Taylor

Great work Huddo & Ollie!

$58.03

Jenny Burnside

$31.65

Gilly Hughes

Very inspirational!

$105.50

Jade Pigdon

Super proud of you both ❤

$21.10

Jill Meakes

Go Ollie and Hudson

$31.65

Penny Harry

$52.75

Surfcoast Timber

$105.50

Cunningham Family

Great cause to be supporting boys - good luck with the running and fundraising!

$31.65

Melanie

Well done legends 👏🏻👏🏻

$105.50

Tom And Keisha Bartholomew

Great start lads, keep going!!

$20

Belinda Lavery

Well done boys!

$52.75

Glenda Taylor

$105.50

The Taylors

Go Hudson and Ollie!