The Royce Simmons Foundation is gearing up for its third annual Royce’s Big Walk, a pivotal fundraising event supporting dementia research, with Maroubra set to play a key role on Sunday, August 11.
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This year’s walk, spanning from 6-14 August 2024, will navigate across the Sydney metropolitan area, uniting communities in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
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Founded by rugby league legend Royce Simmons, the event holds a deeply personal significance. Simmons, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2021, initiated the walk in early 2022, raising an impressive $1 million for dementia research. Now in its third year, Royce’s Big Walk continues to gather momentum, inspiring hope and action across Greater Sydney.
This Sunday’s itinerary showcases the event’s ambitious scope. Starting from the iconic Bondi Beach, participants will make their way to the National Rugby League Headquarters, then to the Roosters Centre of Excellence. The journey continues to the Rabbitohs Centre in Maroubra, before concluding at the Dragons’ Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
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Royce Simmons emphasised the event’s dual purpose: “We are excited to embark on the third year. Through this event, we aim to not only raise funds for critical research but also to foster a sense of unity and purpose. Together, we can drive meaningful change and bring us closer to finding a cure.”
The foundation is actively seeking sponsorships and donations to support the walk and its broader mission. In an exciting addition to this year’s event, participants can enter a raffle for a chance to win ‘beer for a year’, courtesy of Tooheys. All proceeds from the raffle will directly support the Big Walk.
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As the event approaches, anticipation builds. This year’s Big Walk is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a testament to the power of community, the strength of the human spirit, and the hope for a future free from the shadows of dementia.
With each step taken, participants are not just covering distance – they’re striding towards a cure, proving that together, we can make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Published 9-August-2024