Rotary hears of walk to raise awareness about dementia
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach has heard of a plan to hold a "community walk" in Gosford to raise awareness about dementia.
Local resident Ms Monica Riquelme spoke about the distressing time of losing her father recently to dementia and her plan to conduct the walk in his memory.
Past president Mr Paul Quinn introduced Ms Riquelme to the meeting.
President Mr Dave Tanare and past president Mr Peter Doherty thanked her for her presentation and made a $500 donation to the walk from the club.
The walk will be held from 8am on Sunday, February 23, at Adcock Park in Gosford and ending at the sailing park on Gosford foreshore.
Routes of two, five and 10 kilometres will be available.
There will be food stalls, coffee stall and other activities at Adcock Park on the day.
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Social media, 16 nov 2024
Rotary Club of Umina Beach