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2022 Walk for Alzheimer’s Reaches New Fundraising Milestone

Walkers Marie and Bob at Kingston Park in Chatham on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Tens of thousands of dollars has been raised to help local residents living with dementia and their families.

Last month’s Walk for Alzheimer’s, the first in-person event for the local chapter of the Alzheimer Society, raised $47,000.

Officials say while it falls short of their $55,000 goal, it’s still a 12% increase over money raised at last year’s virtual event. 

“All funds will stay in Chatham-Kent and directly support the 1000+ clients and care partners that ASCK servers every year,” Fund Development Coordinator Joel Emery says in a written statement. “Donations will ensure they have access to vital programs and services such as the Day Program, In-Home Respite Care, First Link Care Navigation, and education programs.”

Four walks were held across Chatham-Kent this year, in Tilbury, Blenheim, Wallaceburg, and Chatham, and organizers are hoping to grow the event even further for 2023.