The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, presented by Go Auto, starts at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the YMCA of Northern B.C. in Prince George. Registration is at 1 p.m.
There are approximately 85,000 people living with dementia in British Columbia. If current trends continue, B.C. will see one of the most dramatic increases in prevalence in Canada, with nearly 250,000 people in the province diagnosed by 2050.
Prince George and other Interior and Northern residents now have the opportunity to see their fundraising and donations go twice as far in supporting their family, friends and neighbours facing the disease, thanks to a provincial matching campaign until May 28. Register or donate at walkforalzheimers.ca.
Proceeds help the society provide critical supports for people affected by dementia, while breaking down stigma surrounding the disease.
There are 21 events across B.C. and two donors, the Cowell Foundation and the Lecky Foundation, have generously pledged to match all donations made online by May 28, up to a combined total of $80,000.
