Alzheimer's walk at Brock University deemed a ‘big success'
Education, in-home support services and wellness programs offered by the
Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
got a financial boost thanks to the 21st annual
IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's
.
'The sun was shining and it was a big success,' said local Alzheimer society chief executive officer Teena Kindt following the walk at Brock University on Sunday.
Kindt said more than 300 walkers took part in the event and they reached their fundraising goal of $180,000.
'That's fabulous news,' said Kindt who noted the support programs they provide do not receive government funding and all the money raised stays in Niagara. 'It's great to see young kids with their grandparents (taking part).'
Kindt said the Brock walk was one of more that 150 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's events across Canada on May 24 and 25.
'You come out and you hear people's stories,' Kindt said. 'These are your neighbours.'
The walk began in the Guernsey Market in the university and then went outside for a two-kilometre walk around the campus.
During the walk, participants were encouraged to stop at each of the 11 stations that provided food samples and information on healthy brain strategies.
An online auction in support of the event is open until 7 p.m. on June 8 and it can be accessed via
2auctions.com/asnrwalk2025
.
The Alzheimer society said there are 12,097 people living with dementia in the Niagara region and Kindt said that number is underestimated.
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