By Kath Gannaway
The family of Anne Jones is aiming to reach $25,000 this year for Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria as their Ride to Remember – Yarra Valley comes up to its fifth year.
Bryn Jones and daughters Kylie and Kirsty, started the ride on the first anniversary of Anne’s death in 2013 from Lewy body disease.
Anne was school secretary at Healesville Primary School for 17 years and involved in many community groups over the almost four decades that she lived in Healesville.
“Our fund-raising total has reached $21,000 over the past four years, and this year we aim to extend that total to over $25,000 with the generous assistance of friends, family and anyone who has been touched by the cruel disease that is dementia,” Kirsty said.
Lewy body disease is caused by degeneration and death of nerve cells in the brain and there is no known cause or risk factors identified.
There are four distances to the ride which will take place along the picturesque Warburton Trail on Sunday, 19 November.
Kirsty said the ride, or walk, was geared to suit people or any age or fitness levels.
“It is an opportunity to enjoy a lovely day out with family and friends and ride with us for a great cause,” she said.
A gourmet barbecue lunch will be available at Warburton.
Registration fees are $30 adult, $10 for children under 16 and $55 for two adults and two children, with 100 per cent of the registration fee going to Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria.
Visit www.facebook.com/YarraValleyRideToRemmber to register or donate, phone Kirsty on 0407 869 554, Kylie on 0418 562 453 or email ridetoremember@outlook.com.
