Walk for Memories
Walking Makes a Difference!
Established in 2006 by the Federation of Quebec Alzheimer Societies, the Walk for Memories is held simultaneously in several cities throughout the province.
In Montreal, more than 33,000 families are touched by Alzheimer’s or related diseases. The Alzheimer Society of Montreal plays an important role in helping those families.
You can also help make a difference for people with Alzheimer’s and their families!
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2012 Edition
Let’s walk for the cause!
Sunday, May 27, 2012, we invite you to walk for the cause. Be part of the WALK FOR MEMORIES and join more than 800 people gathered to show their support to the persons touched by Alzheimer’s or a related disorder.Quays of the Old Port (at the bottom of Place Jacques-Cartier).
Be there! We need you!
Participate: Good weather, bad weather, join us for a 5km walk. Alone, in the company of children, work colleagues, classmates, neighbours, everyone is welcome!
Fees: Registration fees are $10 per adult, senior, student and $25 per family (2 adults, 2 children). Anyone who registers for the Walk for Memories, on the Internet or by any other means, as a team leader, team member or elite walkers must pay $10.
Make a team: Become a team’s leader and encourage your family, friends, colleagues, neighbours to participate.
Elite Walker: Raise a minimum of $200 in your network and we will give you a t-shirt of the Walk for Memories and become eligible to win a stay at Quebec City’s Château Laurier. Help make better known the cause of people touched by Alzheimer’s disease.
Donor: Can’t walk? Make a donation! The money we collect enables the Alzheimer Society of Montreal to pursue its mission.
Business or Residence: Sponsor a participant, make a donation of products or a service and/or create a team within your Residence: company! Are you part of the management or recreation technician? Why not form a group with the residents at your establishment?
Volunteer: Give a bit of your time. The Alzheimer Society of Montreal needs your help in the week preceding the event. At the Walk for Memories, it is more than 150 volunteer that are needed. A priceless help for a memorable event!
SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
8:30 Registration
9:30 Welcome to walkers
9:45 Warm-up session
10:00 Walk begins
12:00 Picnic and music
12:30 Prize drawing
1:00 Conclusion
COURSE PLAN
CASH MONEY COLLECTION
Cash donations will be collected on Wednesday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 24th between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., as well as on Friday, May 25th between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society of Montreal's office, 5165 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 410, Montreal H4A 1T6
For further information, call us at: 514 369-0800, ext. 226
rgodin@alzheimermontreal.ca
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