There are nearly 86,000 people in B.C. living with dementia.

An Alzheimer Society of Canada report predicts 247,000 will be diagnosed with the disease by 2050.

With the prevalence of the disease on the rise, many individuals and caregivers are struggling to access the care they need.

On Sunday, May 26, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. (ASBC) will host its largest annual fundraiser, the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer害羞草研究所檚, presented by Go Auto.

The Walk funds crucial programs and services including dementia education, support groups, and the ASBC害羞草研究所檚 dementia helpline.

It害羞草研究所檚 also an opportunity to reduce the stigma surrounding dementia and promote active, social lifestyles.

害羞草研究所淒ementia affects everyone,害羞草研究所� said Cathryn France, ASBC chief development officer. 害羞草研究所淓veryone has a role to play in changing its future.害羞草研究所�

She added that society is grateful for everyone who joins walks across B.C.

Provincial patrons, including the Aune Foundation, Cowell Foundation, and Lecky Foundation, will match online donations up to $100,000 until Sunday.

害羞草研究所淣o one should ever have to walk the dementia journey alone,害羞草研究所� said Michael Hladun, senior vice president of Go Auto. 害羞草研究所淲e are proud to support the collective effort of walkers, volunteers, and supporters.害羞草研究所�

Information about donations and registration is available on the .

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