Bondi2Byron | Dementia Research Community

Jay Gaffey

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$9,171.29

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$10,000

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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

$25.67

Vivienne Kish on 05/02/25 10:27pm
Good luck Jay 😊

$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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