Walk for Memories almost doubles fundraising in County
Administrator | Jan 31, 2014 | Comments 0
Participants included a group from H.J. MacFarland Home and friends who arrived on the Access Bus.
More than 20 fundraisers helped raise almost double the funds for the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward County during January’s Walk for Memories event.
Despite snow squalls and frigid weather, about 40 people also cheered and supported walkers at Prince Edward Collegiate in Picton and the arena in Wellington.
This year’s event raised $4926 – almost twice as much as last year.
The top team was Aldea’s Angels, featuring Irene McGee and crew) who won a pizza party at Rockin Rogers Pizza and Subs in Wellington.
The top adult fundraiser was Kevin Ferguson who earned two VIA rail passes.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting men and women of all races, religions and socio-economic backgrounds. It is not a normal part of aging and no one is immune.
There is help in Prince Edward County.
Participants included a group from H.J. MacFarland Home and friends who arrived on the Access Bus.
Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward County
90 King Street
Picton, ON K0K 2T0
613-476-2085 (Mondays) 613-962-0892
http://www.alzheimer.ca/pec
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