
From
Friday 5 February until the end of the swimming season (Friday 29 April),
casual entry to the Unley Swimming Centre on Friday evenings after 4.30pm will
be a gold coin donation with all money raised going directly to the charity.
The
initiative will replace the Centre’s previous ‘Free Friday’ offering, which
allowed visitors to the Centre free entry on Fridays after 4.30pm.
Unley
Mayor Lachlan Clyne said Alzheimer’s Australia SA was the chosen charity for the
2016 trial because it aligned closely with the Council’s Active Ageing ethos
and recognition as an Age Friendly City.
“The
Friday for a Cause initiative continues to promote healthy and active
lifestyles while supporting a very worthy cause and increasing awareness about dementia,”
Mr Clyne said.
“More
than 3,000 people attended the Free Friday sessions last year and we’re hoping
to attract even more visitors in order to raise a substantial amount of funding
for the charity.”
Alzheimer’s
Australia SA supports people living with all types of dementia and their
families and carers by providing support services, education and information.
There
are more than 340,000 Australians living with dementia and each week more than
1,800 people are newly diagnosed, which is one person every six minutes.
Maryanne
Noon from Alzheimer’s Australia SA said it is critical that they reach as many
people as possible in order to deliver their services to more people living
with dementia, their families and their carers.
“Support
like this is vital to our cause, from both an awareness-raising and fundraising
perspective.”
“Alzheimer’s
Australia SA is very grateful to Unley Swimming Centre for their support and we
applaud the Centre for its community spirit,” Ms Noon said.
Results
of the Friday for a Cause trial will be recorded, including visitation numbers,
user satisfaction and financial implications, to determine the future viability
of the initiative.
Free
entry will only be available for casual entry to the Unley Swimming Centre and
fees for professional lane space and pool bookings will continue to apply.
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