Dementia Australia was thrilled to be back for a second year as the nominated charity for the Penrite Oil Sandown 500

The Repco Supercars Championship, Penrite Racing, and Penrite Oil, the major sponsor and partner of the Sandown 500, nominated Dementia Australia as their charity partner as a tribute to Dementia Australia Patron, Supercars Legend, Hall of Fame inductee, and four-time Bathurst 1000 winner, Allan Moffat OBE, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
“Thank you to Penrite Oil, Penrite Racing, Supercars and most importantly to Allan Moffat and his network of supporters for continuing to give back to the racing community and helping all racegoers to know that if they are impacted by dementia – they are not alone,” Dementia Australia Chief Executive Officer, Professor Tanya Buchanan, said.
“I also thank Steve Grove of Grove Racing who partners with Penrite for his support and generous donation to Dementia Australia in honour of a close family member. The Grove family like so many Australians, has been impacted by dementia.
“Allan Moffat as our Dementia Australia Patron and his support network have been so generous in sharing his diagnosis and experience of living with Alzheimer’s disease to raise awareness in the community and vital funds for Dementia Australia at www.fundraising.dementia.org.au/allan-moffat.
“Allan first talked about his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in September 2019 and with his support network he has continued to raise awareness about dementia as a Dementia Australia Patron.”
Racing enthusiasts were treated to a tribute of the 1974 Ford XB Brut 33 Falcon on the 50-year anniversary of Allan’s win at Sandown, featuring the Dementia Australia logo.
“We were so pleased to be working again with Allan Moffat and Dementia Australia,” Penrite Oil Brand Manager, Jarrod Harding, said.
“It’s a privilege to be able to show our support for Allan, one of my heroes, and for Dementia Australia.
“With more than 421,000 Australians estimated to be living with dementia and more than 1.6 million people involved in their care, it is an important cause for everyone and especially close to our hearts here at Penrite Oil.
“As an Australian family-owned business with strong community values, we feel it’s important to give back and support those who need it most.
“As part of the partnership, Penrite Oil will be working with Allan Moffat and his support team to promote Dementia Australia’s work and to encourage community support for the charity’s activities.”
Racegoers were also encouraged to visit Dementia Australia’s marquee where there was information, and they could purchase merchandise and commemorative Allan Moffat OBE pins. 
The event was a perfect lead-in to Dementia Australia Action Week, which ran across 16-22 September.
“Head to www.dementia.org.au to find out how you can join us to create a future where all people impacted by dementia are supported and welcomed in their communities, no matter where they live,” Professor Buchanan said.
“I encourage anyone who has concerns about themselves or someone close to them to contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. It is available for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.”

For more information, visit www.dementia.org.au