From the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka:
The countdown is on! The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, presented locally by Country 102 and and Levante Living supporting the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka, will take place on May 25, 2024, at Memorial Park in Bracebridge and on May 26, 2024 at River Mill Park in Huntsville. The event aims to raise $95,000 to support individuals and families living in Muskoka and Parry Sound affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This year’s walk promises to be better than ever, with a combination of in-person and virtual options to accommodate all participants.
The Walk for Alzheimer’s is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a day of fun, fitness, and raising awareness for a world without dementia. Last year’s event raised over $75,000 to support families living in Muskoka and Parry Sound, and this year’s walk is expected to be even more significant, as the need to support the growing number of those affected by dementia in Muskoka and Parry Sound is increasing.
The first event will take place at Memorial Park in Bracebridge, with a kick-off BBQ sponsored by the Lion’s Club of Bracebridge at 12:00 pm, followed by the official Walk at 1:00 pm. Local Musician Charlie McKittrick will preform from 12:00 to 1pm. Our second event will take place at River Mill Park in Huntsville with opening ceremonies at noon, followed by the official walk at 1pm. Whispering River Orchestra will be performing from noon to 1pm. Participants are encouraged to register ahead of time at www.AlzheimerMuskoka.ca. Even those unable to attend in person can still register online and virtually walk on their own time.
Interim Executive Director and First Link Care Navigator, Pamela Leeder, states, “Every cent raised through the Walk for Alzheimer’s will help fund crucial programs and services in Muskoka and Parry Sound, such as information and support for those who have received a dementia diagnosis, as well as for their families and caregivers.”
For more information or to sponsor this event, please contact Michelle Dear, Walk Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (705) 645 – 5621 ext. 115.
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