BOWRAL Bridge Club members are set to put all their cards on the table to raise money for Alzheimer's disease and dementia research.
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They will join bridge enthusiasts all over the nation on May 6, for the Bridge for Brains competition, being held at Bowral Golf Club.
While bridge enthusiasts throughout Australia will not physically be in the Highlands, they too will be striving to play their cards right at various locations around the country and will ultimately contribute to the fundraising effort.
The money raised on the day will go to Neuroscience Research Australia (NEuRA), a leading institute in science and research of Alzheimer's disease.
"By taking part in the Bridge for Brain research challenge we are protecting our brains and supporting brain research. Even if we don't win on the day, we all win in the long run," Bowral Bridge Club president, Jackson Sloan, said.
"This is our third year playing in the competition and this year marks the 10th anniversary of Bridge for Brains."
Mr Sloan said the bridge community was behind the cause and clubs around the nation were all involved in rasing vital funds.
"We raised $500 last year, so we hope to top that this year," he said.
"We contribute table money and any donations from other people.
"This year the Bowral Golf Club has thrown in the tea money.
"It's a fun day and a social day. Most of the people who play are elderly and it's good for them and a great thing in which to be involved."