On my bike for Alzheimers - Sounds to Sounds March 2024. 1500kms self-supported from Queen Charlotte Sound to Milford Sound

The ‘entry fee’ for the Sounds to Sounds event is a $100 donation to a charity, so what better charity to choose that Alzheimers Otago, especially as the funds will stay in our Central Otago community. And what an opportunity to raise more money and support for such an essential community organisation.

On March 1st my husband and I set off from Ship Cove in Queen Charlotte Sound and plan to ride 1500kms, unsupported to Milford Sound within 20 days. This will be quite a challenge for us (we are well into our 60s) both physically and mentally, but nothing like the challenge of living with this disease.

Just over a year ago my biking buddy, Elspeth, lost her husband to Alzheimers at 69 yrs. He was diagnosed at 63, younger than me - way too young. The tendrils of the disease touch us all, be it a family member or close friend and none of us are exempt from its effect. Community support organisations are notoriously underfunded and Alzheimers Otago is no exception. They provided amazing support to my buddy as she walked such a difficult road, so please donate generously to help smooth the way a little for those who are treading this path.