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British Columbians contributed to raising more than $630,000 province-wide for B.C. families living with dementia as part of the Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 30. Pledges are still being collected, but this amount already exceeds last year’s record breaking totals of participants and funds raised.
Walks were held in 20 communities around the province with participants showing their support in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease as part of National Alzheimer Awareness Month. The funds raised support the work of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., helping those impacted by the disease have the confidence and skills to maintain quality of life, and supporting research into the causes, more effective treatments and a cure.
For more information about the Investors Group Walk for Memories or to make a pledge, go to www.walkformemories.com.
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