The Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts hosts its annual Walk for Alzheimer’s on May 28.
“The Walk raises crucial funds that allow the Alzheimer Society to offer programs and services to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners here in Sudbury,” the organization said in a news release. “The number of people in Canada living with dementia is rising rapidly. By the year 2050, more than 1.7 million people will be living with dementia in Canada.
To get involved:
- Register for the Sudbury walk here
- Start fundraising - Share your fundraising page and who you’re walking for on social media using the official hashtag #IGWalkForAlz.
- Join us on Walk Day on May 28 at the Sudbury main office (960B Notre Dame Ave)
“We are very excited to be hosting our annual Walk once again this year”, says Stephanie Leclair, Executive Director at the Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts. “This event is instrumental in bringing our community together to show their support for persons living with dementia and their care partners. The walk is a great way to not only raise funds but to bring our clients, their family members and friends together to socialize, and see that they are not alone on this journey.”
The event is sponsored by IG Wealth Management.
