Alzheimer Society to hold 10th Annual Ride for the Memories

News Release
Kenora-RR Alz. Society

Alzheimer Society`s 10th annual Ride for Memories & Poker Derby
The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is holding it`s 10th annual ride for memories on August 25th. This event is one of the largest charity motor bike rides in the area!
This year the ride is going to Dryden, Ignace and then finishing in Sioux Lookout for a delicious steak dinner and award ceremony, which will take place at the Sunset Inn & Suites. Prizes will be awarded top fundraiser and poker hands. Start locations for the ride include Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden and Sioux Lookout.
Early bird registration is $20 until July 30th, and $25 after this date. To register, please call 1-800-682-0245, or drop in at 618-9th Street N (Kenora). You can visit www.alzheimerkrr.com to get your registration package.
Not riding, you can still support this great cause by making a donation to help us reach our goal. Donate online at www.alzheimerkrr.com or call 1-800-682-0245
“This is one of our most important fundraising events at the Alzheimer Society”, says Lynn Moffatt, Executive Director. “This year`s goal is to raise $40,000 to help support over 1,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts”.
Join us in the ride, collect pledges and support individuals and families with Alzheimer in your local community.
Demand for services is steadily climbing as the number of Canadians with dementia surges. An estimated 1.3 million Canadians will be affected by 2038.
“There’s already a great need for services in Kenora and Rainy River Districts but these numbers will intensify the demand,” says Moffatt. “Fundraisers like Ride for Memories fund real, tangible, hands-on services that help our clients. Every dollar raised throughout the districts stays in the district.”
“For many the Alzheimer Society is their lifeline. The Alzheimer Society provides, families and individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, education and support. The Society works to ensure people have access and knowledge to community support services” says Moffatt.