Walk for Alzheimer's

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On Sunday, May 6, Kelowna’s City Park will come alive with the sound of music, warm- up stretches, a stroll, a chance to win a prize and enjoy a snack or two, all part of the Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s.

The event is Canada’s biggest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It’s a fun and family-friendly way for Kelowna and area residents to create a movement while sending a message of inclusion and hope to Canadians – including an estimated 70,000 British Columbians currently living with dementia and the people who care for them.

In B.C., Walks will take place in over 20 locations. Each community chooses an honouree – a person who
has been affected by dementia or who has invaluably contributed to the lives of people living with the disease. The Walk in Kelowna honours Allan and Bettina Collier, who as caregiver and spouse are living with the daily challenges of this disease and count on the support and services available from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. The Colliers are also keenly aware of the need for the funds raised by the Walk for much-needed research.

The Walk Registration, for teams and individuals alike, opens at 1:00 pm while Vic UK- The Fiddler and his Keys entertains. The folks from Phoenix Fitness will lead a few warm-up stretches and gentle exercises at 1:45 to get participants prepared for the walk. The walk will depart at 2:00 pm with Global Okanagan’s own Rick Webber leading the walk. He’ll be joined by Big White’s famous mascot, The Loose Moose. After the stroll, grab a bite to eat, sit and relax in the stands and listen to the pure gold entertainment of The Southern
Belles, aka Anna Jacyszyn and Kinga Heming along with musicians Sean Bray and Loni Moger.

To register, visit walkforalzheimers.ca or call Mary Marandino at 250-212- 0937.