Jay Gaffey
Raised
$15,258.90
My Goal
$15,000

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About
Founded in 2016, the ride to remember raises awareness of dementia and fundraising to help find a cure. Over $1.7m has been raised to date with all fundraising going to research.
 
The Bondi2Byron Ride to Remember, a 7 day cycle over 1,000kms to help raise awareness of dementia. All funds raised will go to fund vital research projects to help find a cure for dementia.
 
More details available at dementiaresearchcommunity.com

My Story
Dementia is a condition that touches many of us personally, whether as caregivers or through loved ones. My mother, Cherry, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of early-onset dementia called Picks (a rare version frontal lobe degeneration) in her early 60s, which deeply impacted our family. My father had sensed something was wrong, but like many, he was fearful of facing the reality of dementia and seeking a diagnosis for my mum. After a series of tests, the heartbreaking truth was revealed to my sisters, father, and I - there was no cure for the disease, and we had to witness my mum's gradual decline, starting with the loss of her ability to speak (a particularly cruel blow for an English teacher). Tragically, both my aunts have since been diagnosed with different forms of dementia, and my father has seen his two older brothers embark on a similar journey.

In the midst of this hardship, the Dementia Research Community provided crucial support to my family as we navigated my mother's illness. Their work extends far beyond us, impacting countless others facing similar challenges.

I long for a future where more is known about dementia, and together with your support, we can strive to make a meaningful difference. Join me in raising funds for vital dementia research and ultimately, towards a brighter tomorrow for all affected by this devastating disease.

I have signed up to do the Bondi2Byron Ride to Remember, a 7 day cycle over 1,000kms to help raise awareness of dementia and to fund vital research projects for a cure.

Donations
$20.61
Jane BOURNE  on 17/03/25 5:10pm
Congratulations Jay - what an incredible achievement, and with so much against you, not that you'd let that stop you, what a machine!
$20.61
Fiona I’Anson  on 17/03/25 12:32pm
Awesome effort getting to 1000km, pleasure to have been a small part of it. 202km Kiama epic made all the difference - thanks for organising!
$100.00
Jamie Lowe  on 17/03/25 11:26am
Well done
$51.05
Greg Crumpton  on 16/03/25 5:04pm
$51.05
Jodie Linsley  on 16/03/25 11:33am
You are all amazing. Congratulations on making the 1000kms.
$15.54
Jodi Curnow-Baker  on 16/03/25 9:46am
♥️
$15.00
Nicola Hallam  on 16/03/25 8:25am
You made it x
$40.00
Hattie Emerson  on 16/03/25 8:04am
What a legend you are. Let’s make the next adventure in Europe and I’ll come and join you xx
$100.00
Cheryl Brown  on 15/03/25 10:50pm
Epic ride for such a worthy cause, congratulations Jay, celebrate and rest well, B&Cxx
$30.00
Vivienne Kish  on 15/03/25 7:05pm
What a great ride, Jay. Thanks for taking us along with you.
$100.00
Nicola Hallam  on 15/03/25 4:21pm
You are an amazing strong woman and so inspiring. I have loved watching your journey and how hard you are cycling so hard to raise money for dementia that you hold so close to your heart. Your mum will be proud.
$100.00
Ellie Gelley Gelley  on 15/03/25 6:53am
Go Jay - what a massive achievement for an amazing cause
$50.00
Gregg Rowland  on 12/03/25 1:42pm
Well done Jay.
$51.05
Des and Wendy Howley  on 11/03/25 1:41am
$1,000.00
Anonymous  on 10/03/25 9:40pm
Love you sis. Mum would be so proud. Xx
$101.76
Grant Turner  on 10/03/25 8:52pm
Ride safe Jay
$203.19
Robin and Jennifer Vandekreeke  on 09/03/25 7:21pm
Go Jay!!
$1,014.63
Falcam  on 09/03/25 7:05pm
Great work Jay, mum would be so proud.
$101.76
Tanya Sampson  on 09/03/25 6:57pm
Jay , you are amazing and best of luck with your ride ! Can’t wait to hear all about it 💕
$10.47
Christine Martin  on 09/03/25 5:26pm
Go girl you can do it !!!!
$101.76
Cath O’Shea  on 08/03/25 4:06pm
Such a great cause Jay. You are an inspiration to us all and really hope there is a cure found one day for this horrible disease. Enjoy the challenge ride and thinking of you and Cherry x Cath and Georg.
Massive love to you both.xxxx
$203.19
Geoff Duxfield  on 08/03/25 3:22pm
What an inspiration you are Jay.Such a wonderful event Stay safe and enjoy your ride 😘
This is right up you alley!!! Thanks lovely man!!!! X
$50.00
Julie Thornton  on 07/03/25 6:40pm
Thank you so much for your donation. Xx
$51.05
Pamela Fransen-Taylor  on 07/03/25 5:08pm
Super girl! Loved your recovery and training process messages Jay! Look forward to the en route updates x
Aaaah thanks beautiful. I know how much this means to you as well. Xxx
$203.19
Ray Te Moananui  on 07/03/25 9:55am
Great cause Jay - good luck on the ride .
Ah wow. Thank you so much .love to all the family. Xx
$51.05
Carolyn Dews  on 07/03/25 7:24am
Good luck Jay
Thanks lovely. Xx
$203.19
Peter & Narelle Gaffey  on 07/03/25 7:22am
Remembering Cherry! Take care Jay.
Thanks to you both. I think mum would utterly disaprove of the weather, but I know secretly she would be behind me. Xxx
$51.05
Amelia Alexander  on 07/03/25 7:15am
Sorry it’s a bit last minute but you know me… ⏰ Good luck 🍀 you got this 🤗 Love you 🥰
I love you, super bestie. Xx
$76.39
Anne-Marie Esler  on 07/03/25 6:59am
You have been through so much Jay and are still going. If anyone can do this, you can!
Thanks, super neighbour!!! Let's see how far I get eh, it's down to the weather gods now!!!. Xx
$20.61
Joel Coelho  on 06/03/25 10:45am
Omg Joel!!! That's so kind!!!!
$101.76
Marcel van Noort  on 05/03/25 3:07pm
Good luck Jay! You can do this...
Thanks, lovely man xx
$200.00
Rachel Oliver  on 04/03/25 8:17am
So proud of ya babe XXX
Aaaah Raaaaaachel!!!! That means so much coming from you—someone I admire hugely as a super doc, gorgeous mum, and top friend. So glad we got to catch up with you and all the family—it never feels like long enough!!! Xxzz
$100.00
Leslie Simpson  on 02/03/25 9:31pm
You are an inspiration in the truest and purest of ways xxx Yes, you're a warrior goddess - but also SO. MUCH. MORE. xxx Let's go JAY!!!
Sh*t, I nearly forgot to pack my weapons! They're all set for some bike goddess action. 😂 Your support means the world to me—thanks for the lovely message!
$101.76
Adrian Daly  on 02/03/25 10:08am
Good cause Jay, Adrian and Kath Daly
Thanks to you both..xxxx
$101.76
Donna Spong  on 25/02/25 7:00pm
Your an inspiration Jay..go get them !
Donna!!! Thanks gorgeous lady. Xxxx
$101.76
Corinna Walker  on 25/02/25 6:04pm
Good luck Jay.
Thanks Corinna!! Did you know dad lives around the corner from n you now? You need to get back on the bike😁
$50.00
Merfyn Evans  on 20/02/25 2:01am
Good luck x
Massive thanks, lovely Merf. Xxx
$50.00
Merfyn Evans  on 20/02/25 2:00am
Good luck x
$50.00
Merfyn Evans  on 20/02/25 2:00am
Good luck x
$100.00
Greg Shanahan  on 18/02/25 6:15pm
Thanks Greg!!! I'll get you on a bike one day😁. Cheers. X
$200.00
Robyn Winn  on 17/02/25 9:25pm
Thank you Jay Jay!! I so wish I was riding with you. I’ll be with you & cheering you in spirit…. Such a worthy cause & one so close to our hearts ♥️ Luv ya! xx
I wish you were riding with me!!!!! Thank you lovely lady. I'm sure you live in fear of dementia the same way I do. It's horrible once you've seen it up close. Xxxx
$101.76
Amy Coleman  on 17/02/25 6:53pm
Awesome fundraising effort Jay! Good luck for the race!! Amy, Seb and Hugo X
Thanks, super mum. Dad said he saw you at Berry show the other day!!!! Love to you and all the family. Xxxxz
$50.00
Mandy Keegan  on 16/02/25 6:40am
Jay, what you are doing is amazing! Good luck on the big day and hope that you reach your goal. Mandy x
Mandy!!! Thank you, lovely. Xx
$100.00
Damanda Edwards  on 15/02/25 12:55pm
Smash it Jay!!!!
Damanda. I love this. Lol, thanks lovely people!!!! Xx
$50.00
Cameron & Catherine Hesford  on 15/02/25 6:53am
Such a worthy cause- Thankyou ❤️
Thanks my tri buddies. And pun buddies🤣. X
$300.00
Matt Norton  on 10/02/25 7:26pm
Omg Matt!!!! Your support means the world to me. Thank you. Xxx
$100.00
Neil Menzies  on 10/02/25 6:45pm
Neil and Cate! Thanks so much, to you both. Xx
$20.00
Sally Broxton  on 10/02/25 6:36pm
Amazing efforts and great cause. Good luck
Thanks Sally!!! Together hopefully we'll make a difference. Thanks again. X
$20.61
Cheryl Freeman  on 07/02/25 10:15am
Good luck Jay! This is an amazing adventure to bring awareness ❤️
Thank you lovely lady. I know this is a cause that means a lot to you as well. Mwah. Xx
$25.67
Vivienne Kish  on 05/02/25 10:27pm
Good luck Jay 😊
Thank you so much for your donation!!!! I'll see you running around Kiama. 😁 Thank you. Xx
$50.00
John Williams  on 04/02/25 2:59pm
John!!! Thank you so much for the donation. Massive thanks and I hope you're well and busy supervising all the swimming competitions at the moment. Thanks again. Jay
$253.68
Colin Johnson  on 03/02/25 9:29am
Excellent cause. Well worthwhile suppirting
Colin, thank you so much for your generous donations. Hopefully I will make it out of the Eastern Suburbs. 🤣. Jx
$253.68
Colin Johnson  on 03/02/25 9:27am
Excellent cause. Well worthwhile suppirting
$253.68
Colin Johnson  on 03/02/25 9:27am
Excellent cause. Well worthwhile suppirting
$3,040.53
Jamie Williams  on 31/01/25 12:51pm
You are amazing Jay! Always an inspiration to us all. We will be cheering you on.
I just can't believe this!! I still can't. You're just amazing, and I can't believe how much this will help in a fabulous grass roots charity. You are both such good, people. . Thank you both. Xx
$101.67
Hannah Best  on 26/01/25 5:30am
What an awesome challenge made even more Gaffey next level! If anyone can do it Tri Wife can! I hope you have the most fun out there doing what you love and for such a special cause. You got this chicken! X
Aaaah Hans. You're the best chicken. I wish you were riding with me. Xx
$20.60
Tara Pirie  on 23/01/25 11:31pm
So great to see you are almost at your target for such an important cause. Looking forward to following your journey, which is undoubtedly going to help so many. xxx
Tara. Thanks so much, lovely lady. Massive love. Xxx
$101.67
Vanessa and Anthony Koder  on 14/01/25 8:03pm
You’re amazing Jay! We are cheering you in all the way
Thanks Ant. I know how well you understand this disease! Perhaps I could tempt you to ride next time? Lol. X
$50.00
Steve Byrne  on 06/01/25 8:16pm
Thanks shoulder buddy. And thanks for all your support with my injury. X
$152.34
Danielle Fiore  on 05/01/25 11:26am
Good luck Bella. You've got this
Aaaah, thanks lovely lady. Thanks for the kind messages as well. This is lining up to be the hardest thing I ever do I think. A special under training challenge. Love to you and Mark. X
$152.34
Paul Doran  on 05/01/25 7:29am
Great effort,a very worthy cause.Good on you Jay.
Paul!!!! Thanks so much m randomly my algorithms have just decided I needed to walk you more on FB. Pleased to see you and the family are looking so well. Thank you for the generous donation!!! Jx
$101.67
Jackie + Andrew Sloan  on 03/01/25 10:07am
Go Jay, it will be an epic ride, we will be cheering you on, and also remembering Cherry and all the others we know who have been affected by dementia. Love Jack Andrew and crew xxx
Thanks gorgeous Sloan's. Xx
$100.00
Oriella & Detlev Mueller  on 31/12/24 9:33am
Your strength and compassion shines Jay!!!! Each pedal you push helps us move closer to a improving our understanding of dementia.
I know this is a cause close to your heart as well. Thanks for the kind donation. Xx
$101.67
Thang Tang  on 30/12/24 8:51pm
Best of luck from the Tangs x x x
Thanks you Tang, you would love to do it with me, I know you would. Love to all the family. X
$100.00
Doug Menzies  on 30/12/24 8:37pm
Jay, you are amazing and your mum would be so proud!
Thanks Lovely Man..xx
$51.00
Sandra Egan  on 19/12/24 7:54pm
Hey shoulder buddy, I know you're feeling my pain!!! Thanks to you and Lloyd and get better soon. X
$203.01
Carmel and Rob Mason  on 19/12/24 12:40pm
Go Jay - you are such a legend! we are cheering you on and so inspired by your never-give-up attitude.. lots of love xx
Thanks beautiful Masons. You do so much for charity, and appreciate it. Xx
$50.00
Sara Armstrong  on 16/12/24 6:44pm
Thanks lovely lady!!! I really appreciate your donation. Have a great Christmas. X
$500.00
James Heaton  on 14/12/24 11:30am
Special challenge - you'll crack it for a great cause xx
I love you dad. X
$50.00
Lily Piccolo  on 14/12/24 11:22am
Good luck. X
Hi lovely Lady,. Thanks for your support for dementia Research. You know how much it means to me. Love Jay x
$101.67
Alastair Kinloch  on 13/12/24 7:35pm
Wow Alastair, what a surprise. Thank you so much for your generosity. Thanks you. Love Jay x
$152.34
Dolly Pardon  on 12/12/24 8:00am
Smash it. Wish I was doing it with you x
Ahhhh you. Thanks Dawn. xx
$51.00
Sarah Allen  on 11/12/24 4:37pm
Great work Jay. A fantastic challenge to undertake. Good luck and love ❤️
Thanks Lovely, It's such a good cause, and I hope we can find some treatments that make a difference in our lifetimes, Love Jxx
$100.00
Mark Fiore  on 10/12/24 2:52pm
Jay and Ben have been amazing friends and inspirations. Recover well and stay safe. Love Mark & Danielle
Hi lovely man, I hope all the supporting went okay and you didn't freeze your nads off in NZ. Thank you for the donation. love Jay
$110.00
Sharon Sutherland  on 09/12/24 12:21pm
Love what you do Jay xx
Hello amazing running legend, Thank you for the kind donation. After all the work you have done for charities, I think you place in in an afterlife must be at platinum status. thanks lovely, Jay x
$101.67
Cate Menzies  on 09/12/24 11:13am
Good luck my lovely friend. Cherry will keep you going. Lots of love xx
Cate, you already donated your part giving up your time and expertise to help me out! My thumb is healing so well, you are such an amazing practitioner. Thanks you for your donation. love Jx
$20.00
Nigel Bullock  on 09/12/24 4:17am
What a wonderful blast from the past!! Hello!! I hope all is well in sunny NZ!. Thanks you for your kind donation, everything makes in difference in our fight against dementia. Love Jay
$101.67
Reece Byrne  on 08/12/24 10:27pm
Your a legend jay! You'll still smash this with one arm!
SO long as I don't smash the other arm! Even I will have problems getting injuries indoors, but watch this space. I can't wait to see your new silver beast!!
$152.34
Guy and Lynds Farland  on 08/12/24 9:38pm
❤️💪❤️
Hey lovely Farlands, Thanks for the generous donation. You were both so kind to me and mum when she was sick, and I will never forget what you did for her (and dad) Lynds. Thank you!. Love Jx
$101.67
Mick and Carol Cook  on 08/12/24 9:05pm
You're a champion Jay....and helping with a cause that affects so many in the modern era.
Hello lovely people. I haven't bumped into you both walking recently, which is very unusual. Thank you both for the kind donation, It was so nice to see your names there. Good luck with the exciting move and all the fun admin. Love Jay
$152.34
Kim Jenkins  on 08/12/24 8:41pm
Despite your current setback, I know you will succeed with your challenge. As you know it is a cause very close to our hearts and you have inspired to get back on the bike and start training for the next ride!
I know how much dementia has impacted your life, Kim, and thank you for the kind donation. I can't wait to support you on the Bondi2Berry next year. Thank you to you both. Xx
$1,000.00
Robert Heaton  on 30/08/24 10:26pm
Good luck with your Bondi to Byron Bay ride
$51.00
Lily Piccolo  on 28/08/24 8:35am
❤️
$150.00
Alice M Heaton  on 26/08/24 2:52am
In living memory of Cherry and Yoshi - Sending all my love and luck xxxxxx
$101.67
Niamh Sheridan  on 24/08/24 8:30am
Good luck. Such a worthy cause.
Hi Niamh, Thank you so much for the generous donation. I'm sure this is a disease that you deal with on a professional basis regularly and I know what a fabulous health professional you are. Not least of all because people always think I am you and I have basked in your glory for years. Thank you. Jx
$50.00
Mary Street  on 24/08/24 6:22am
$100.00
Geoff Besnard  on 23/08/24 8:37pm
$507.03
James Heaton  on 23/08/24 3:48pm
So good Jay - proud of you, Keryn and Dad
$100.00
Róisín Armstrong  on 23/08/24 3:28pm
$253.68
Peter A  on 23/08/24 3:24pm
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