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On Sunday, June 27 2010, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will again be one of the chosen charities benefiting from the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Run/Walk.Join our team and fundraise for us. This is your chance to make a difference for the more than 70,000 people in B.C. living with dementia, and the growing number of people concerned about brain health who want to age well.
Every Fitness Level Welcome – Walk or Run For Us, You Choose
The Scotiabank Half-Marathon draws competitors from around the world for the scenic 21km route from UBC to Stanley Park. The 5km Run/Walk that loops through Stanley Park attracts people of every age and fitness level.Run or Walk For Alzheimer’s – Register and Fundraise in the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge
As part of the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge last year, our team of runners and walkers raised more than $35,000. Every dollar you raise for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. means that people living with the disease can connect to a community of information, services and support. We also fund research as we continue to search for the cure.FREE REGISTRATION – limited spaces… call now!
Commit to raising a minimum of $500 for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and we will pay your registration. To get your discount code e-mail Jenna at jwhite@alzheimerbc.org or call 604-742-4902 PRIOR to registering.Remember! REGISTRATION is a 2-step procedure.
Click here for details on how to register.PLEASE NOTE: We have switched online systems and therefore any returning participants will have to sign in as a new participant when signing up for their fundraising page. We are sorry for the inconvenience!
For more information:
Contact Jenna White
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Telephone: 604-742-4915
E-mail: jwhite@alzheimerbc.org
OUR INSPIRATION
One in three Canadians knows someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Who are you participating for?Everyone has a story! Tell us why you are running/walking or who you are participating for and inspire others to get involved. E-mail your story to Jenna at jwhite@alzheimerbc.org for us to post on our website. Please keep your entry to a maximum of 25 words.
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