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May 23, 2021
EK residents invited to online dementia awareness event
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will join Alzheimer Societies across Canada to celebrate the people who have raised funds and awareness for community members affected by dementia in an online celebration at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 30.
The event is the culmination of a month of activity for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, Canada’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The online celebration will be streamed on the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Facebook page (@AlzheimerBC) and on walkforalzheimers.ca.
Kootenay residents are invited to watch the online celebration, which will showcase stories of people who are affected by dementia from across the country.
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It’s not too late for Nelson residents to join the thousands of British Columbians walking their own way for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s.
Participants simply set themselves a walking or fitness challenge throughout May, while fundraising to support Alzheimer Society of B.C. programs and services.
Participants are encouraged to get creative and ensure their plans to participate adhere to current provincial health guidelines.
An online celebration on the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Facebook account at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 30 will end the month of activity.
“We are so grateful to everyone who has registered for the Walk so far, and are impressed by the adaptability and innovation they have displayed when it comes to supporting British Columbians on the dementia journey,” says Cathryn France, director of resource development at the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Posted:
May 10, 2021
Still time to join Walk for Alzheimer’s
It’s not too late for East Kootenay residents to join the thousands of British Columbians walking their own way for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s.
Participants simply set themselves a walking or fitness challenge throughout May, while fundraising to support Alzheimer Society of B.C. programs and services. Participants are encouraged to get creative and ensure their plans to participate adhere to current provincial health guidelines.
An online celebration on the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Facebook account at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 30 will end the month of activity.