Prince George residents will be getting their walks, jogs, and runs in both Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday morning is the MS Walk at Lheidle T’enneh Memorial Park between 10am to 10:30am, and will have various vendors, activities, and a free barbeque for participants.
Co-Lead, Ashley Provencher said they look to break this years fundraising goal, similar to last year.
“Our fundraising efforts will go until October. Our total walk was I think $54,000 last year after everything was said in done by October.”
“It was one of our breaking records, because we had set a goal, I think it was $32,000 last year.”
Provencher said the goal for this year is to raise $57,000, adding that those participating or donating need to bring cash to the event.
Sunday is the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s fundraiser at the YMCA of Northern BC.
The walk is the biggest yearly fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, and is taking place in 19 communities across the province.
“Alzheimer’s and dementia affects 1 in 3 people in BC in some way, so walks like this really help them to know they’re not alone, and helps provide funds for the Alzheimer’s Society to deliver important services to those affected.” said Chair, Gregory Campbell.
The walk will begin at 1:00pm, with the goal of raising $21,000 this year.
Cash and cheque donations will be accepted at the walk, or donations can be made on their website here.
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