Brisbane community members turned up in force last weekend, showing their support for people impacted by dementia whilst getting active to improve their brain health.
Participating in the 2025 Memory Walk & Jog at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks, more than 1,360 people walked, ran and jogged to raise an impressive total of $180,000.
Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan extended her gratitude to all who participated, raised funds, spread the word and donated.
“There was an outstanding show of support from the Brisbane community who turned out in such large numbers for the first time in support of people impacted by dementia,” Professor Buchanan said.
“It was great to see the community supporting Dementia Australia by raising funds and awareness of dementia as well as moving for their brain health, which research shows can help reduce our risk of dementia.”
Professor Buchanan also acknowledged everyone who volunteered at the Brisbane Memory Walk & Jog.
“It is only through the hard work of our wonderful volunteers that the success of this event is possible.”
This event was one of 28 Memory Walk & Jog events held across Australia in 2025. Each event offers a wonderful opportunity for people impacted by dementia and their supporters to come together, walk or run, at any fitness level, and to raise money and share stories.
Missed this event but want to be involved? Organise your own group or individual walk or jog, with a MyWay event. Choose your own date and location and register at www.memorywalk.com.au/get-involved/mw.
Published 11-June-2025