Ascent for Alzheimer's 2010

In the fall of 2010, another team will be reaching for the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa to raise money in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

As a signature event for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Ascent raises funds for education and services to support the more than 70,000 individuals and their families across the province who live with dementia every day. Dollars raised also fund vital research into the causes and the cure.

Some take on this life-changing experience for a family member or a friend, others take the journey to experience a once in a lifetime adventure. As a team, they recognize their ascent to the summit of Kilimanjaro symbolizes the upward struggle that individuals with Alzheimer’s face every day.
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Meet the 2010 Ascent Team

Alana O'Connell
Vancouver, B.C.

"My mother, Joyce Brown, began to show signs of memory loss at the young age of 59. With dignity and grace she persevered through the frustrations and challenges of progressing dementia. For years she stood tall while courageously attempting to suppress the cruel symptoms of Alzheimers. As time passed, concealing was no longer an option; little by little she left us. The last and final good bye came December 18th, 2006."Click here to support Alana!


Allan O'Meara
Vancouver, B.C.

"Wow ! 2010 I’m so grateful to have been working with seniors in recreation for 10 years. Many of those 10 years have been spent with seniors with Alzheimer’s. I thought this would be a great way to celebrate. To give back a little to all those seniors who have touched my life and have taught me many lessons and many more to come. I am honored to be part of this team." Click here to support Allan!


Ed Arnold, North Vancouver, B.C.


“Five years ago my son Ryan and I were planning our fund raising programme as participants in the Alzheimer Society’s annual Ascent for Alzheimer’s 2005. Our fund raising and ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro was done in memory of my mother and held very special meaning for Ryan and I. The photo shows Ryan and me standing on the top of the world’s tallest free standing mountain.

I have decided to take on the challenge of fund raising and climbing Kilimanjaro again, this time in honour of our dear friends, Allan and Linda Collier. Linda was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease several years ago and the Colliers have been living with the realities of this devastating disease every day since.

I cannot achieve the fund raising goal without your help. But with your help I know I will surpass the minimum $10,000.00 commitment I have made to be a member of the Ascent for Alzheimer’s 2010 team.

Thank you for your support.” Click here to support Ed!


Faisal Beg
Coquitlam, B.C.

"My main motivation in participating in this event is to take this opportunity to connect with those families that do have someone who got Alzheimer's and better understand the challenges that are faced in the daily care giving for these loved family members. This human dimension of the disease is a very important aspect for everyone to acknowledge, and specially for some one like me conducting research in this area, to better understand." Click here to support Faisal!


Joshua Fulford
New Westminster, B.C.

“In recent years I have faced some hard truths about my own lifestyle, addressed them and changed my life and my outlook. A great part of this metamorphosis has been a desire to give back to society and be a part of something much bigger than myself.” Click here to support Joshua!



Julia Morrison
Vancouver, B.C.

"I am climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Alzheimer Association along with my buddy Alana. We met 3 years ago through our daughters and have since formed a 'sisterly' like connection! I feel very honoured and privileged to be a part of this epic adventure!!" Click here to support Julia!


Stewart Hayashi
West Vancouver, B.C.

Knowing both family and friends who have been affected by Alzheimer’s, Stewart has witnessed the impact it has on all those with the disease and their families. “I believe that it is very important to contribute wherever we can. I view the Ascent as a great metaphor for the daily struggles that one faces when living with Alzheimer's. I am happy and proud to assist in bringing funding and awareness to this great cause.” Click here to support Stewart!


Laurie McAvoy & Kevin Sanford
New Westminster, B.C.

Laurie's mom Esther was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2004, and as a paramedic Kevin has seen the widespread impact of dementia. "This will be an amazing adventure, but the more important aspect to this challenge is raising funds towards Alzheimer's research so that one day, Alzheimer's will be a memory." Click here to support Laurie and Kevin!



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The team members

Alana O'Connell, Vancouver, B.C.
Allan O'Meara, Vancouver, B.C.
Ed Arnold, North Vancouver, B.C.
Faisal Beg, Coquitlam, B.C.
Joshua Fulford, New Westminster, B.C.
Julia Morrison, Vancouver, B.C.
Laurie McAvoy, New Westminster, B.C.
Kevin Sanford, Surrey, B.C.
Stewart Hayashi, West Vancouver, B.C.


 

Is 2011 your year?

For information about how you can join the 2011 Ascent team, contact
Sandra Girard
Special Events Officer
604-742-4920,
toll-free at 1-800-667-3742, or
e-mail sgirard@alzheimerbc.org.

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