2010 Manulife Walk For Memories

The Alzheimer Society of York Region thanks everyone who supported us in raising more than

$50,000 at the 2010 Manulife Walk For Memories.

This represents a 43% increase in funds raised over the 2009 Walk.

Why was the 2010 Manulife Walk For Memories such a great success...

because of all of you.


Allan Bush, Retired Fire Chief of 20 years and Ken Hackenbrook, Georgina Councilor top fundraiser.	Board member Maimu Schaer, Mayor Robert Grossi and Jaan Schaer.


Kelly's Girls have been supporting the Walk For Memories since it's inception 7 years ago.

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One in every 11 Canadians over the age of 65 and 1 in every 3 over the age of 85 are living with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

For every person affected by Alzheimer’s disease, 10 to 12 others are directly impacted. These include caregivers such as family members, friends and neighbours; employers and healthcare workers.

Right now, Alzheimer’s affects more than 160,000 Ontarians over the age of 65. By the end of 2009, this number will increase to 184,416. Aging baby boomers and longer life expectancy rates will help fuel the Alzheimer’s crisis.

Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Canada.

Within the past 10 years the Alzheimer Society of York Region has contributed more than $625,000 towards research into finding a cause and cure for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease is the leading form of progressive dementia, as approximately 65% of all people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease.

Currently, Alzheimer’s disease costs Ontario taxpayers $7 billion a year. Unless changes are made to funding research and developing community services and programs, Alzheimer’s disease will overwhelm Ontario’s health care system.