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Teams are being sought for the Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer's in Vernon this spring.

The event is Canada's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and takes place in 22 B.C. communities on May 7.

Each walk is dedicated to an honouree – someone who has been affected by dementia. This year, Vernon is honouring all Vernon volunteers.

“Teams are incredibly important to this event,” says Jennifer Cameron, with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Many walk teams include people living with dementia, care partners, or those with a personal connection to the disease.

"Walking on a team with friends and family is a very powerful and meaningful experience. It helps all of us who have been touched by dementia feel, in a very tangible way, that we are not alone and that we can make a difference.”

To create or join a team, go online, select Vernon from the pull down menu and follow the prompts.

Teams that raise more than $250 between Feb. 1 and Mar. 14 will be entered to win $500 in Air Canada gift cards.

Funds raised by the walk in May support programs, education and services in Vernon and across B.C. They also contribute toward awareness activities and research into the causes of and cure for dementia.

Last year in B.C. the event raised more than $813,000.