Memory Walk & Jog: Illawarra
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Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Join us at Huskisson's Voyager Park.
Last season was such an incredible success we’re back for seconds!
Come along to Voyager Park again as we walk, jog or run, to get active and beat dementia. With a stunning beach view and one of the most beautiful coastal walking tracks in Australia, it’s the perfect place to spend your morning!
Walk or jog either our 3km or 6km courses through Voyager Park.
The difference you make by registering
In New South Wales alone there are over 135,000 people living with dementia. By joining us to raise funds you’re having a direct impact on their care and their future. Your support also helps fund non-stop research partnerships, where talented Australian scientists can work towards a possible future without dementia.
Choose one of three courses: our 2km Walk, a 6km Walk/Jog, or the 6km Timed Run.
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