Alzheimer walks have taken place across communities in the Pembina Valley this June, raising awareness and funds to support those living with dementia.
South Central Regional Co-coordinator, Kathy Fehr, explains why these walks are held in various communities.
"Having [the walk] in so many communities is important because everyone we talk to seems to be impacted in some way or another with the disease of alzheimer's or dementia," Fehr says. "Just the awareness each community brings forward and says, "Yes, this is something that is effecting my life," and we want to do something to raise awareness and to raise some funds to find a cure for this."
While the proceeds and awareness can be further used to develop a cure for dementia and alzheimers, Fehr notes that participating in the walks can really make a personal difference for those impacted,
"By coming out and attending one of the walks, basically one of the things that you're doing is you're telling people that are either caregivers or people that have been diagnosed with this disease, you're saying we support you. We are here for you. We want to show you that you are loved and are a great part of the community."
Here are the fund raising totals for south central region
Altona - $18,800
Carman - $1770
Darlingford - $2385
Winkler - $3521
Cartwright - $525
Rosenort - $375
Morris - $950