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Who are you planting #SeedsofHope for?

Who are you planting #SeedsofHope for?

Who are you planting #SeedsofHope for? This is your last chance to get your Forget Me Not seeds and join our hopeful community for a world with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia! Meet some of the others who are planting seeds and find out why they doing so: I’m participating in #SeedsofHope campaign in memory of my Nanny. It’s a great new way to spread awareness of Alzheimer’s. I feel that this campaign was a thoughtful and respectful way to honour those…

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I plant #SeedsofHope for my Grandpa

I plant #SeedsofHope for my Grandpa

Last year I took part in #SeedsofHope. I wanted to not only raise awareness for this terrible disease but also in memory of my Grandpa who lost his battle a few years ago. I never knew how bad it was up until I had to witness someone I love battle Alzheimer’s disease. It’s heartbreaking to see someone you love lose everything, including their memory, and how he could no longer recognize many of the people he loved the most. I…

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Seeds of Hope – planting party at Meridian Credit Union

Seeds of Hope – planting party at Meridian Credit Union

On Thursday April 23, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and Meridian Credit Union staff showed up to work extra early. The Meridian Credit Union at 26 St. Clair Ave East in Toronto hosted a planting party to kick-off the #SeedsofHope campaign.  It was a special morning for both organizations who jointly planted Forget Me Not seeds in honour of all the people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias across Ontario. The Alzheimer Society #SeedsofHope campaign is helping to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and…

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Henry volunteers to contribute to the community

Henry volunteers to contribute to the community

I’m Henry Duncan and I volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of Oxford. I got involved because I was looking to do volunteer work after retirement and since my mother had Alzheimer’s disease I felt the Alzheimer Society would be the best fit for me. I have been volunteering with the Alzheimer Society for approximately 15 years and although volunteer companion is my main role I also help out with a lot of different tasks. There’s always something that needs doing,…

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Volunteering at the Alzheimer Society Matters!

Volunteering at the Alzheimer Society Matters!

THANK YOU to everyone who volunteers! We made this video to thank all of our incredible volunteers for their generous donation of time and energy. The work we do at the Society could not be done without the help from loyal and supportive volunteers, and for that, we are grateful. Enjoy the video, and for more information about volunteering in Toronto, visit us here.

Stacy volunteers to meet new people

Stacy volunteers to meet new people

I’m Stacy — A.K.A. Super Stacy! —and I volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. I was born in Toronto and have lived here all my life. I like to keep busy and work hard. I enjoy volunteering with the Alzheimer Society because I support their cause and want to help in any way I can. I have volunteered with the Alzheimer Society since June 2014, coming in once a week to help with various tasks in the office. Everyone…

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Jaclyn volunteers for work experience

Jaclyn volunteers for work experience

My name is Jaclyn Turpin and I volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of Oxford. I am a student at King’s University College studying Family Studies and Thanatology (bereavement and grief). Volunteering with the Alzheimer Society allows me to put my academic knowledge to practice. Additionally, I love working with people and supporting those who experienced loss. I am a support services volunteer. The Alzheimer Society did an amazing job ensuring I had a position that met my interests as well…

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Run like the wind for Alzheimer’s

Run like the wind for Alzheimer’s

“Thank you, Son,” is what I should have said. “What a great reason for some quality father/son time,” would have been better. Instead, I cried, “You did what?!” That was Christmas morning 2014. My eldest son had signed us both up for the Ottawa Marathon. I was scheduled to run 26 miles, or 42 km, in less than 5 months. I’m in my 50’s, I haven’t run regularly for over 20 years and I’m about 20 pounds heavier since my…

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Revera has huge success with Celebrating Memories campaign

Revera has huge success with Celebrating Memories campaign

Revera sites across Canada have been holding fundraising campaigns for the past three years in honour of World Alzheimer’s month in September. Events including everything from bake sales to clothing drives to walks, runs and bike rides. Close to $170,000 was raised this past September, the most yet!

Leona volunteers by sharing education, support and experience

Leona volunteers by sharing education, support and experience

Leona Nickel first became involved with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba when her mother started showing signs of dementia. She felt she needed a place to talk about how she was handling this change, and a Support Group was the perfect outlet. For the past 20 years, Leona has volunteered as a Support Group Facilitator for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. “I love hearing people’s stories and asking questions. I’ve been in their shoes, so I have some knowledge I…

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