Residents can win $1,000 by participating in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, coming to Delta and 20 other communities across the province, on Sunday, May 28.
The Walk, presented by Go Auto, is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s largest annual fundraiser. Until May 29, registrants will have the opportunity to win a $1,000 VISA gift card.
Residents are invited to sign up for the Walk as individuals or set up a team of family, friends or co-workers and show people on the dementia journey that they are not alone.
The Walk honors Lorraine Jarvis, a member of the community who has been affected by dementia. The Walk will be held in Delta at South Delta Secondary (750 53 St.) with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the Walk at 9 a.m.
The Walk is an important opportunity to raise awareness about dementia, challenge the stigma associated with the disease and raise funds to support British Columbians on the dementia journey. Funds raised support vital programs and services like the First Link Dementia Helpline, and fitness and social programs like Minds in Motion, in communities across B.C.
“The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is instrumental in changing the lives of more than 85,000 people living with dementia and their caregivers,” says Avalon Tournier, Support & Education Coordinator, First Link for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Not only is it a significant fundraiser for the Society, enabling us to provide vital programs and services, it rallies a community of support around people affected by dementia, and lets them know that they are not alone.”
To register or make a donation, visit alzbc.org/walk-bc.
