BE A PART OF OUR FUTURE HISTORY

Nicole Bertrand has been a volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. for more than four years. She currently serves on the Board of Directors.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., I would like to extend our utmost gratitude to all the volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort over the last 25 years – from those who helped create the Society and lay its foundation, to those who helped build it into the entity it is today, and will become tomorrow.

The passion and devotion of staff and volunteers past and present have enabled us to offer help today to those that are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, and to bring hope for tomorrow by keeping alive our vision of a world without this disease.

The good news is that we know so much more then we did 25 years ago, and there is greater hope for people impacted by the disease.

I first became involved with the Alzheimer Society as a user of its services after my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Now, as a volunteer, I want to make a difference and make sure I do everything in my power to keep the Alzheimer Society strong and viable so that anyone who has to face the Alzheimer journey can, like me, turn to their local Alzheimer Society office for support, help, education and information.

Being a volunteer is gratifying, rewarding and fulfilling. And yes, it can be demanding and time consuming. But the return can be incredible – as it has been for me.

As we salute our past and present volunteers, we need to look towards the future. To deliver on our promise to support, educate, advocate, raise awareness and funds for research, we need even more passionate people with the desire to make a difference.

I invite you to join us, to be a part of our future history by becoming a volunteer, or renew your commitment to your volunteer work with the Society.

And if you can’t give your time, then please give generously by making a donation to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Money raised supports local community programs and services provided by the Society, and funds important research to help find the causes and the cure.

Thank you volunteers, thank you staff, thank you Alzheimer Society of B.C. The passion and ability to make a difference is truly within each and every one of us!