Every year, more than 100 rare genetic disorders cause a devastating condition known as childhood dementia. Children born with these conditions suffer progressive loss of skills they once had such as talking, walking, reading, writing and eventually even lose abilities essential to bodily functions.

The stats are stark:

1 in every 2,900 babies is born with a condition that causes childhood dementia.
Half of all these children die by age 10, and most by their 18th birthday.
There is currently no cure. Research is severely under-funded and many of these disorders receive far fewer clinical trials per patient than childhood cancer.

Childhood Dementia Initiative (CDI) was established in 2020 to change that. Their mission: to accelerate research, improve care, advocate for policies, and support families by bringing all the conditions under one umbrella so the world can respond more effectively.

What to Expect

A guest speaker who is a specialist in the field, sharing knowledge, experience, and insights into childhood dementia.

Multiple rounds of trivia to test your knowledge.
Games, prizes, and plenty of laughs.
A stacked prize list thanks to our generous local sponsors.

Last year we raised $3,841, thanks to the generosity of our community.

This year, we’d love to top that, every ticket and every donation helps make a difference.

Thank you for supporting this important cause. Together, we can raise awareness, funds, and hope for children and families living with childhood dementia.

Key notes:

Food and drinks can be purchased at Harbord Diggers and are permitted inside the Trivia room