After a two-year hiatus, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will be back in Coquitlam next month with its flagship fundraiser.
The Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is set for Sunday, May 29 around Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park.
The event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, is one of 23 Alzheimer Walks happening in B.C.
Now, the non-profit society is looking for helpers to assist with organizing on behalf of the cause.
“We are so grateful to all the volunteers who help with the Walk,” said Cathryn France, resource development director, in a news release.
“Every year, we are deeply impressed by the generosity and dedication they display when it comes to supporting British Columbians on the dementia journey. Our volunteers are the main force behind our event. They raise awareness about the disease and they help us make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia.”
According to the society’s website, two out of three British Columbians have a connection to dementia — a term that describes a general group of brain disorders.
The symptoms of the disease include
- loss of memory
- impaired judgment
- changes in behaviour and personality
Dementia is progressive, degenerative and eventually terminal, states the national society whose aim is to support, educate and advocate for people with dementia, as well as enabling research into the disease.
To register for a chance to win $1,000, or volunteer:
- visit alzbc.org/walk
- email [email protected]
- call 1-800-936-6033
Meanwhile, on May 13, the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge chapter will kick off its fundraiser with a pub night at the Cat and Fiddle Pub (1979 Brown St., Port Coquitlam).
Attendees can have a burger and beer, take part in a 50–50 draw and bid on items in a silent auction.
The event starts at 6 p.m. For tickets, go to Eventbrite.ca.
