The Walk For Memories is the largest fundraising event for the Alzheimer Societies in Ontario and there are two of them this year in the Wellington County area.
In Mount Forest, it runs Jan. 29 from 9:30 am to noon from the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex, 850 Princess Street Mount Forest.
In Guelph, it also runs Jan. 29 from 9am to noon at Old Quebec Street, 55 Wyndham Street, North.
For more information of either walk, visit www.alzheimer.guelph.org and click on Fundraising; Walk for Memories.
The Walk events, hosted by Alzheimer Society Chapters in 58 locations, are dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds for vital programs and services that support people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Each Walk for Memories is different and every step will be personal. The money you raise for the Walk for Memories stays in your local community to help programs and services. The programs and services help to support those living with Alzheimer’s disease and those who care for them.
Anyone with questions about programs and services in the community can contact the local Alzheimer Society.
Last year, participants helped raise over $1.8 million to support local programs and services. Every dollar raised helps provide counselling, education and information to people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
By participating in one of 58 walks this year, people can make a difference in the lives of those living with the disease.
With an estimated 181,390 Ontarians living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, the Walk for Memories plays a critical role in supporting individuals and their families facing this disease.
Today, over half a million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia in Canada.
Anyone with questions about registration in Guelph and Wellington County can call 519-836-7672 or email office@alzheimer.guelph.org.
Registering online helps the walker as well as the local Alzheimer Society.
By registering online, participants can email contacts, create a personal page, show what the local goal is and much more.
There are numerous resources available when registering online. The website also provides sponsors a secure way to make a credit card donation.
Sponsors will automatically be sent an e-tax receipt for their donation.
