An easy cause to get behind

The Florey is grateful for recent donations made in memory of Alan Naylor. Alan sadly passed away last year after a long struggle with dementia and cancer. He was 73 years old.

His daughter Alana nominated the Florey as a charity to honour her father’s passing in lieu of flowers at his funeral.

“Brain research is important to me. We watched dad’s decline over seven years, it was really confronting. I also lost a best friend to brain cancer,” explained Alana. Alana wanted her father’s passing to provide hope to others living with dementia through research.

“I’m hesitant to donate to just any cause. I really wanted it to go to a cause that was helping us to find the answers. I looked around and I really liked the perspective of the Florey. To find answers, research needs to happen. There’s still so much unknown about the brain” said Alana.

“I shared the link with friends in Oz, they were all impressed with the Florey’s work. It’s a pretty easy cause to get behind.” shared Alana.

Alana’s friends raised over $2,500 for research. Alana who is based in Hong Kong, was overwhelmed by the support that the local community there showed to her chosen cause.

“I told the funeral home in Australia we had selected the Florey. I mentioned in passing to a friend in Hong Kong, but I was so focused on the eulogy and supporting mum that I didn’t pay much attention. I was amazed by their generosity, it was beautiful”.

Alana and her mother Amanda learnt a great deal during their journey with dementia. They hope that through research better awareness can be achieved.