In May 2019, the first ever inter-generational Wipeout Dementia was held with 16 father/son, father/daughter and uncle/nephew duos aged from 10 to 70 years teaming up to surf at Queenscliff Beach, spreading the message of physical activity throughout the lifespan to reduce risk of dementia. Wipeout Dementia is a key event for CHeBA and our community, and we look forward to another fantastic day at Bondi Beach in 2024.Īmbassadors are Richard Grellman AM and 1978 World Surfing Champion Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew AM.įind out how you can be a surfer in Wipeout Dementia ®. This fundraising campaign supports The Dementia Momentum®, a CHeBA initiative which seeks to bring researchers and the community together to change the future of dementia incidence. Spokesman for The Dementia Momentum, Richard Grellman, has participated in all events. Richard's wife Suellen passed away in September 2022, 12 years after being formally diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease.Īmbassador Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew has also surfed in each Wipeout Dementia® and encourages everyone to get on board this initiative either as a surfing participant or event sponsor. This is a fantastic initiative to drive much needed funds to dementia research.
Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew AM, Ambassador With cardiovascular health in mid-life a key factor in brain health in late life it’s great to see this group taking on a challenging physical endeavour to support Richard’s role with CHeBA.
"Richard Grellman has for the last 20 years been a mentor figure in my life.
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