We’re inspired by Daisy Nankervis, who will be surfing in this year’s Wipeout Dementia alongside her dad at URBNSURF Sydney as part of Bob & Jill’s Line Up - a team honouring Captain Anthony Scotts father and sister. Three of Daisy’s four grandparents have been affected by dementia, and her decision to take to the waves with her father is a powerful reminder of the personal stories that drive this campaign forward. “Each of my grandparents’ experiences with dementia was so different - one had gentle brain fog and one had vivid hallucinations. Another grew quiet and withdrawn. It was hard to make sense of it then, but I now know it was confusion not distance. He once escaped from hospital looking for ice cream. It’s shown me how varied and misunderstood dementia can be, but also how much patience and love matter. They truly need our support.” With dementia now the leading cause of death in Australia and projections showing over 1 million Australians will be living with the disease by 2065, the need for research and awareness has never been greater. At CHeBA, we’re extremely grateful for families like the Nankervises - and for every surfer in this 10-year anniversary event - who are helping to accelerate the science that will change the future of dementia. Support Daisy and Bob & Jill’s Line Up (sponsored by AWM - Australian Workstation Manufacturers) as they make waves for dementia research: https://lnkd.in/guPixqnA #10yearsofimpact #surfforacause #CHeBA #WipeoutDementia
On 24th October, I’ll be taking part in the Wipeout Dementia event with my dad, who taught me to surf. We’ll be surfing alongside pros like Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, Mark ‘Occy’ Occhilupo, Owen Wright, and Felicity Palmateer to help shine a light on a cause that deserves more attention. Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, and without urgent action more than 1 million people will be living with it by 2065. Three of my four grandparents have been affected by dementia, and I’ve seen first-hand the challenges it creates for both those diagnosed and their families. That’s why I’m proud to be supporting the UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). Their work is vital in improving prevention, early detection, and treatment of dementia. Here’s my fundraising link 👉 https://lnkd.in/guPixqnA 💙 Every contribution helps move us closer to a better future. UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) Peter Nankervis Anthony Scotts
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14hAmazing Daisy! We need more of you to raise awareness of this devastating disease that knocks on pretty much every door step at some point in time.