MEDIA ADVISORY - 99-Year-Old Raises $250,000 Over 10 Years Walking for the Alzheimer Society

TORONTO, May 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Toronto (AST) invites you to join 900 members of the community at the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's to raise urgently needed funds for families, friends, and neighbors affected by dementia.

Dr. David Shaul, one of AST's legacy walkers, will participate alongside fellow residents of the Dunfield Retirement Residence. For the past decade, Dr. Shaul has walked to honour his good friend Fern, raising an incredible $250,000 for the cause.

"I walk to support the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and to honor the memory of my dear friend, Fern Cohen. The Society does incredible work supporting people living with dementia, their caregivers, friends, and families," said Dr. Shaul.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday May 25 2024
• Time: 9:30 am
• Location: Historic Fort York, Garrison Commons
• Opening Ceremonies: 10:00 am
• Special Guest: Erica Ehm, Host
• Walk Kick-off: 10:30 am
• http://walk.alz.to

About the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto provides free counselling and education to people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their families, and caregivers. They deliver specialized training and professional development for frontline health-care providers, and engage in public education and awareness events to increase accessibility to dementia information.

SOURCE Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Media contact: Cassandra Koenen, Director, Marketing and Communications, 647-346-4945, [email protected]