NEWS RELEASE
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF YORK REGION
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Walk weekend is here.
This year’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in support of programs and services for York Region residents impacted by dementia is virtual, with people encouraged to walk their way throughout the month May. The Alzheimer Society of York Region is celebrating the #IWalkforAlz Saturday, May 28.
So far, more than 170 individuals and teams have registered for the walk, with some people already participating, including a team that did a virtual group walk from the U.K., Cuba and York Region. Keswick musician and Honorary Family Ryan Ainsworth also participated in the walk this month. Former AS York social worker Angela Owen, who now calls British Columbia home, is doing her event May 30.
There is still time to register. People can visit https://bit.ly/ASYorkWalk2022 to register and raise funds or they can donate to an individual or team event. All money raised in York Region stays in York Region. Money raised provides programs and services to the more than 17,000 York Region residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their caregivers.
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