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Tess Rolley's Lucky 7's (107km) run to raise funds for people with dementia!
I’ll be completing MY Memory 107km ("lucky 7's") run to raise funds to support those living with or affected by dementia. I will be running these km's in honour of my wonderful Nana, Val Collins.
Valda Collins was a strong, cheeky and loving Nana. She loved her hats, shoes, music, sport and most of all her family. She had such a cheeky, joyous laugh that was often combined with mischievous mannerisms that I absolutely adored.
When I was younger, Nana would frequently sneak my sister and I a chocolate bar or a sherbet bomb when we would visit...this was always followed up with "ssshh don't tell". This always resulted in a smile and a giggle. Memories such as this one are memories that I hope to hold onto forever.
Witnessing the progression of dementia in a loved one really emphasised the gratitude I have for the ability to remember such cherished memories. Dementia is a wicked game...in the early stages it was as if someone was dangling a carrot just millimetres from my Nana's nose...in the later stages nothing really made sense, but we always had laughter and love.
Although the Corona Virus took my Nana, dementia significantly affected her quality of life. I could often sense Nana's frustration, confusion and sadness at her own mind being unable to function and provide her with the information she needed when trying to connect with others. For my family it was a goal to never allow for my Nana to feel alone, we would be there as much as we could to laugh, dance, sing, chat or just comfort her as she walked and talked.
The staff at the aged care facility that was my Nana's home for her final years were incredible and were so beautiful and loving towards her. I will be forever grateful and in awe of the staff that took such wonderful care of my Nana and helped her through the various stages of her dementia.
The funds I raise as I run the 107km ("lucky 7's") are all going towards supporting the work that Dementia Australia provides to people like my Nana living with dementia, families like mine and the carers like those at Village Glen Mornington. These services include counselling, support groups, education and training.
I hope my story resonates the importance of raising funds to help in beating dementia.
I thank you greatly for your support...feel free to join me on any of the 7km runs.
Love Tess
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Raised $150
Bronze Dementia
Warrior
Raised $500
Silver Dementia
Warrior
Raised $1,000
Gold Dementia
Warrior
Raised $2,500
Platinum Dementia
Warrior
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Thank you to my sponsors
$213
Village Glen
$200
Mum And Dad
"Dear Tess...losing Nana has been so sad..but so proud of the way you looked at this and did something positive...your actions speak so much louder than words..."love ya darlin'"....X"
$159.75
The Deagans
"So proud of you Tess and Maddie just know that Nana will be with you both every step of the way .... love Sally, Paul, Garry, Emma, Matthew, Lauren, Lily & Grace xxxx"
$127.80
Brad Hauer
$106.50
Julie Idzes
"Thank you Tess💛"
$106.50
Ian Westley
$100
Ryan Barkley
"Well done, you should be super proud of yourself not only for raising the money but also for running as far as you have 😂! Xo"
$100
Sue & John
"Well done Tess! Congratulations on an amazing effort xx"
$58.58
Julie Kendall
"Well done on supporting a beautiful charity that is close to your heart ❤️ 😘"
$58.58
Jane Luxford
"Well done Tess on your wonderful tribute to your Nana, Val. It sounds like you have some wonderful memories that you will hold forever and to recognise her in this way is truly inspiring. Good luck with it."
$58.58
Hartley Family
"Well done Tess !!"
$58.58
Lou Brown
"Awesome Tess. 👍👏 your grandma would be proud x"
$58.58
Melinda Playsted
"Best of luck Tess. Your Grandma would be so proud of you.. Mel xx"
$55
Emma Curry
"Good luck Tess .. Great and very important cause, very close to our hearts Lots of love the Currys ( Jann,Jim , Emma , Jonathon and Sam )"
$55
Jo Byrnes
"Go Tess lovely thing to do for you Nana and for a great cause 🤗"
$55
Maddie Grant
"Great work Tess nan would be very proud 💕"
$55
Cathy Runting
"Always so proud of you xxx"
$55
Aynsley Jane Mitchell
$50
Jenni G
"For your Nana Tess xx"
$50
Alison Dow
"Good job Tess xx"
$50
Maysie
$50
Anonymous
$50
Alix Westley
"Love you Tess, thinking of you!!"
$31.95
Lilly Waisberg
"Go Tess!!! So proud of you and your Nan will always be with you"
$31.95
Grace Rolley
"Well done Tess"
$31.95
Despi
"I think she’d be very proud. You will always feel connected to her. Remember that you also gave her joy. Xx"
$31.95
Leonie Hutchison
$31.95
Ruby
"Thinking of you Tess x"
$31.95
Kate C
"Lots of love Tessy Tess <3"
$31.95
Julia Steel
"Go Tessy! x"
$30
Tess Rolley
$26.63
Meg
"Well done Tess, incredible effort, so proud of you, love & light Meg. ❤️"
$21.30
Paris Fitch
"💛💛 you go girl ✨✨"
$21.30
Tobin #rangerdanger
"Well done Tess, what a great way to honour your Nana. Run with confidence, run with a clear mind, run with a relaxed body and recover like a boss! Xo"
$20
Anita Garnet
"Well done Tess! xx"
$20
Neil Hose
"Great work Tess!"
$15.98
Candace
"Such a great cause tess!"
"Good luck on your walk Tess, this is a really worthy and important cause. Thank you for the kind words about the Village Glen team. From myself and the Village Glen community, we send you and your family our thoughts and support. Chas Jacobsen"