Alzheimer walks have taken place across communities in the Pembina Valley this June, raising awareness and funds to support those living with dementia.        

The Winkler Alzheimer walk took place at Salem HomeSouth 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

The events often invite local elementary students to take part

With the upcoming Tabor Home move, the Activity Department at Tabor home was unable to host the Annual Alzheimer Memory Walk in Morden this year. Granny's Kids decided to host their own walk on Sat. June 17 with a tour around Darlingford. $2385.00 was raised for the Alzheimer Society. Back Row Betty Hamilton, Barb Nichol, Pam Maxwell,Butch Schmidt, Duff Hamilton, Pat Hamm, Trish Nichol, Jean Ching, Karen Ching, Debbie Hamilton, Terry Klein, Joan Nichol, Kate Ticknor, Jack Nichol, Cater Leblond, Ruth Nichol and Shannon Holenski