Joining the annual the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s on Saturday, May 25 supports the more than 17,000 individuals in York Region living with dementia, and their caregivers.
The Alzheimer Society of York Region (AS York) event raises vital funds to support the rising need for programs and services for York Region residents impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
The number of residents living with dementia is expected to double by 2033. And for every one person diagnosed with this fatal disease, which does not have a cure, another 10 to 12 people are directly impacted, according to an AS York news release.
“Dementia not only affects the person living with the disease, but also their caregivers who often become isolated as the disease advances,” said AS York CEO Kari Quinn-Humphrey.
AS York provides people living with dementia social and recreational programming while also providing caregivers programs and services that provide respite, education and support.
The walk is the largest event in York Region that raises both awareness of the disease and funds to support local families impacted by dementia.
All money raised in York Region stays in York Region.
Sign up at www.alzgiving.ca/yorkregion2024 to participate or donate.
“We invite people to walk to show family, friends and neighbours living with dementia that they are not alone,” Quinn-Humphrey said.
Walk details:
- Date and time: Saturday, May 25 at 8 a.m. for check-in; 9 a.m. for opening ceremonies. The walk ends at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Lake Wilcox Park, 12895 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill
- Details: The 1.5-kilometre walk is family and dog friendly, and offers entertainment, activities and more.
- Register: www.alzgiving.ca/yorkregion2024
- Hashtag: #IGWalkforAlz
