To help raise funds for the cause, the Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent is inviting residents to walk or play until the end of May.
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As part of this year’s annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, participants can also purchase tickets for a 50/50 raffle that has a starting jackpot of $1,000, courtesy of Chatham Honda.
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Tickets are five for $5, 30 for $20, 100 for $50, and 200 for $75. They can be purchased online at www.asck5050.com or in-person.
They will also be sold in the community, organizers said in a release, with further details to come on the society’s social media channels.
Another way to play for Alzheimer’s is by registering for trivia nights at Red Barn Brewing Company on Thursday, May 9 and at Glasstown Brewing Company on Saturday, May 11. More information will be released at a later date.
The season will come to a close with the Walk for Alzheimer’s, which is taking place on Saturday, May 25 at Kingston Park in Chatham from 10 am to noon.
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There will be live music, local vendors, face painting, games, collaborative artwork and other activities.
With a goal of $65,000 this year, the society is again encouraging local businesses and long-term care/retirement homes to compete in a fundraising challenge.
All that is needed to participate is to register a team and start raising money. The business and the home that raises the most funds will each win the Heart and Sole Award, along with further recognition.
The annual Dawn Butler Memorial Awards will also be presented to the top individual and team fundraisers.
To register for the walk, or to make an event donation, visit www.walkforalzheimer.ca
For more information, contact Joel Emery, fund development and administrative co-ordinator, at 519-352-1043 or [email protected]
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