Royce Simmons' dementia walk raises over $2.2 million in five years

Former rugby league star Royce Simmons, living with early-onset Alzheimer's, has walked over 300 kilometres in his fifth annual fundraiser, raising more than $170,000 this year for dementia research.

Why it mattersDementia is Australia's leading cause of death. Simmons' walk raises awareness about early-onset dementia, which affects people in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Proceeds fund research aimed at finding a cure.

AustraliaAustralians living with early-onset dementia gain a public advocate raising awareness and research funding. The walk supports services across Australia helping the 446,000 Australians currently living with dementia and their 1.7 million carers.

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