Walk for Memories 2010
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Some 38,000 Ontarians are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each year. Now, more than ever, the services provided by the Alzheimer Society are critical to assisting those who are affected by this disease.
As one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, I can attest to the good work of the local Society and to the importance of the Walk for Memories in both raising awareness and much-needed funds.
The Walk for Memories is our largest fundraiser. It helps fund education and support programs that assist clients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, as well as their caregivers. Dementia affects over 3,200 individuals in Northwestern Ontario and this number is expected to double within a generation if nothing changes.
Thank you so much for giving your time and dollars so generously to help make a difference in the lives of those affected by this devastating disease. I encourage you to register early for next year’s event. The 17th Manulife Walk for Memories will be held at the Intercity Shopping Centre in February 2011. We hope to see you there!
Bill Heibein,
Honourary Chair
Manulife Walk for Memories |
2010 Walk Highlights - OVER $49,000 raised!
-On Walk Day: Team totals were $23,798 and individual totals were $22,554.
-In 16 years the Walk has raised over $470,000
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
-Top Earning Individual: Bob Stewart who raised over $4,325
-Top Earning Corporate Team: Tom Jones Corp. who raised over $9,055
-1st Place Community Team: Slowpokes who raised over $3,500
-2nd place Community Team: Mary’s Memory Walkers who raised over $3,200
-3rd place Community Team: Team Chaos who raised over $1,000
-The 500 Club Members who raised $500 or more.
About online:
The 2010 online donations were over $15,000. Online registration and fund-raising saves dollars that can then be applied to services and programs in our community.
Gracious thanks to:
Honourary Chair: Bill Heibein
Emcee: Dave Steinman - The Giant 105.3
Our fantastic volunteers and committee members
Entertainers: Peng You Lian, St. Ignatius Cheerleaders, John Scaffeo, Jim N’ I, Just Cuz and Shades of Grey, Ralphie, Dottie and Belle the clowns.
Provincial Sponsor: Manulife Financial
Media Sponsors: The Chronicle Journal, Magic 99.9 and the Giant 105.3
Prize Sponsors: Westjet, Rose Valley Restaurant, The Keg Steakhouse, Caribou Restaurant and Wine Bar, Hot Tub Express, Fresh Air Experience, Grand Portage Casino, Marlin Travel
Support from: Print Pros Plus, Intercity Shopping Centre, Helium Highs, Boston Pizza Community Crew, EQ Jennings School, Shaffer Jobbit Stead and Partners Law Firm, Moxie’s, Tim Hortons, Parmalat, Loudon Brothers’ Wholesale, Sasi Spring Water, Central Car Wash, Suzy Shier, Mrs. Vanelli’s Pizza, The Bulk Zone, Tom Jones Corporation and Bob Stewart.
See you next year at the 2011 Walk for Memories. To view this year's photos
click here.
