The Alzheimer’s Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is holding a fundraising event this weekend to support those in the province with dementia.
The IG Wealth Management Walk For Alzheimer’s is a walk around the loop at Pippy Park to help raise funds and awareness.
In this province, over 9000 people rely on the services of the Alzheimer’s Society each year.
Shirley Lucas, the society’s CEO, says understanding from family and friends is important for patients. She says that when people are initially diagnosed, they can still have a good quality of life. She says it is important to “see the person and not the disease”.
The walk is taking place tomorrow at the North Bank Lodge in Pippy Park. Registration is at 1 p.m., the walk starts at 2:00.