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Without money there can be no research

John TarBush made a commitment in 2006 to do his small part in helping to eliminate Alzheimer's disease. He decided he would run 9,103km, the distance from St. John's NL to Port Hardy BC, in honour of his mother and to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer's research. About John and his fight to end Alzheimer's "My mom was a ...

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Manulife charity slo-pitch tournament

Manulife Financial hosted the 22nd annual Charity Slo-Pitch tournament on August 17, 2012 benefiting the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo's programs and services.  Our 9-member committee began work on this tournament in September 2011.  We chose the Alzheimer Society as our charity based on my suggestion as my mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Another member's grandmother also has the disease, ...

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From Toronto to New York

Benji Pister knows firsthand the affects Alzheimer’s disease can have on a loved one. His personal experience with this disease has inspired him to take action in honour of his late grandfather, Paul Pister. Paul lived with Alzheimer’s disease for the last three years of his life until passing away four years ago. “Having to deal with an ...

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4 Steps to Fundraising Success

  • Decide on your type of fundraising event

    You may already know how you'll be fundraising for the Alzheimer Society. But if you need help, we have thought up a few ideas to help kick-start your event brainstorming.

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