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2016 – 17 ANNUAL REPORT

Building a community of care

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We delivered 560 education sessions to families in 85 communities.

We facilitated 140 different support groups in 55 communities.

The First Link® Dementia Helpline received 1,483 calls from around the province.

We provided foundational dementia education to 1,289 health-care providers.

Volunteers contributed32,446 hours of their time.

We worked with 3,784 health-care providers and 3,674 new families werereferred to our services.

We worked with 11 communities on dementia-friendly projects.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is the only province-wide non-profit organization dedicated to helping anyone concerned with or facing dementia have the confidence and skills to maintain quality of life as much as possible.

Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Until that day comes, we are working towards a world in which people living with the disease are welcomed, acknowledged and included.

Before there’s a cure, there’s care

With your help, we:

• Ensure British Columbians affected by dementia have access to information, support and education.

• Build awareness and advocate for social and policy change to make our communities more dementia friendly.

• Fund research to search for causes and a cure.

Over 14,540 people living with dementia and their caregivers are actively engaged with the Society through First Link®.

Our impact in 2016-17

Financial

Bequests

Special Events

9% Grants and Foundations

Individual Giving

18%

23%

6%

Alzheimer Society of Canada†

29%

Province of British Columbia*

(for First Link®)

12%

3%Other

How we spent our money

How we raised our money

Christine Penney (Chair), Deputy Registrar/Chief Officer, Policy, Practice and Quality Assurance, College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC)

Michele Buchignani (Past Chair), Consultant, Private Equity, McLean Drive Partners

Robert Piasentin (First Vice Chair), General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Privacy Officer, Sierra Systems

Mark Zuberbuhler (Second Vice Chair/Secretary), Business Development Manager, CONTI Evolution

Andy Shaw (Treasurer) CPA, CA, CBV, Advisor, Blair Mackay Mynett Valuations Inc.

Bill Baker, Principal, BB&Co Strategic Storytelling

Brent Buchan, Director, Technology Consulting, PwC

Alec Burden, semi-retired actor, radio and TV personality

Brenda Eaton, Corporate Director, FortisBC, Transelec & Westland Insurance

Debra Hewson, President and CEO, Odlum Brown Limited

Dan Levitt, Executive Director, Tabor Home Society; Adjunct Professor, Gerontology Department, Simon Fraser University; Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia

Doug Pearce, Guardian, New Zealand Superannuation Fund; Director, CPI Card Group; Consultant

Tony Yue, PhD, University of British Columbia, retired investment analyst

Board of Directors

*” Province of British Columbia” reflects funds to complete the expansion of the First Link® program throughout the province.

† We are part of a federation of 10 provincially-focused organizations. The Alzheimer Society of Canada is the leading nationwide health organization for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the country. Both revenues and expenditures are generated in association with this federated model.

Visit www.alzheimerbc.org to see the full, audited financial statements.

41%First Link®

(Support and Education)

Marketing andCommunications 5%

Advocacy andEducation6%

10%Research

SpecialEvents4%

13%ProvincialOperations

Alzheimer Society of Canada†3%

16%

ResourceDevelopment

Net Amortization of Property and Equipment

2%

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In communities throughout the province, an estimated 70,000 British Columbians are living with dementia – and this number is growing. The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s ultimate vision is a world without dementia. Until this vision can be achieved, our more immediate vision is of a world where people living with dementia are welcomed and included: a dementia-friendly society.

In 2016-17, we celebrated a milestone: our thirty-fifth anniversary. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. was formed in 1981 by, and for, a small community caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the Vancouver area. It began as a peer support group. Today, we are working to ignite a movement – making dementia not just someone else’s problem, but everyone’s concern.

This year we expanded First Link® dementia support in more B.C. communities and connected thousands of British Columbians to support and learning opportunities. Working with municipalities, professional sectors and other partners, we continued to develop our Dementia-Friendly Communities initiative. We offered foundational dementia education so that health-care providers can provide the best care possible. We enabled research by contributing to the Alzheimer Society Research Program and working with the University of British Columbia to support the world-class scientists making B.C. a pre-eminent place for dementia research.

We are proud of this work, and tremendously grateful to you – the volunteers, donors and community partners who make up the movement – for the courage, compassion and leadership you’ve shared with us along the way. Together we are building a community of care for British Columbians who are affected by dementia.

Christine Penney Maria HowardVolunteer Board Chair Chief Executive Officer

A message from the Volunteer Board Chair and CEO

Before there’s a cure, there’s care

This image, also used on the cover, is Ted Harrison’s painting Walking Alone. It reflects his personal connection to dementia and was generously donated to the Society.

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1981 – Alzheimer Support Association of B.C. is born, having begun as a support group in North Vancouver.

1986 – The Alzheimer Support Association of B.C. becomes the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

1987 – Alzheimer Society of B.C. joins the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

1990 – The first regional resource centre opens in Langley.

1995 – First Forget Me Not Golf tournament and first Longest Day Walk/Run (precursor to Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s).

1996 – First Coffee Break®.

1997 – First support groups for people in the early stages of the disease (South Okanagan and Fraser Valley).

2008 – First Link® dementia support initiative piloted in Victoria.

2009 – Minds in Motion® piloted in Victoria.

2014 – Dementia-Friendly Communities initiative piloted in New Westminster.

2017 – First Link® dementia support accessible throughout the province.

The Society is accredited under Imagine Canada’s national Standards Program.

For 35 years, we’ve supported British Columbians

affected by dementia

A young participant at the Vancouver Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s. Bottom images, from left: Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie and the Society’s Barbara Lindsay; marking the anniversary with a staff photo; UBC researcher Dr. Haakon Nygaard participates in a panel discussion.

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After Dave Amaral was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2012, he kept a journal to record the experience of his changing brain. Warning signs – including the loss of a previously amazing sense of direction – began in 2004. “Receiving the diagnosis was both a relief and a sadness,” says Liz Amaral, Dave’s wife and caregiver.

Dave and Liz live in Nelson. After getting the diagnosis, they contacted Julie Leffelaar, Support and Education Coordinator at the West Kootenay Resource Centre. Dave and Liz participated in an education series for people who have just received the diagnosis, and Liz joined a support group for caregivers.

“It’s helpful to be able to hear about other people’s journeys,” says Liz. “I appreciate being able to understand what will happen if I make different decisions.”

Through Dave’s journals and sketches, he and Liz were able to map their journey. They also found ways to laugh about the situation. “Our jokes were a barometer for his decline,” says Liz. “As things changed, he could no longer think about how things looked from the outside.”

In the fall of 2015, Dave transitioned into assisted living. Liz continues to provide care for Dave, participates in her support group and appreciates working with the Society. “Having that light and stability has given me the foundation to chart a course through the unpredictability of dementia,” she says.

“Because the Kootenay Region is such a large geographic area, it can be even harder for a family starting out on the dementia journey to know where to find the services they need,” says Carla McDonald, Support and Education Coordinator at the Society’s East Kootenay Resource Centre. “Our partnerships with health-care providers are critical for connecting with people affected by the disease; a simple referral can have a dramatic impact on someone’s experience of the disease.”

When people receive a referral from their health-care provider around the time of their diagnosis, they are connected to the Society’s services as soon as possible. Without a referral, it takes people an average of 11 months longer to make the decision to reach out for help. Those 11 months can be a critical time for planning and developing support networks – and this can be even more important when living in a rural or remote community.

“ Having [the Society’s] light and stability has given me the foundation to chart a course through the unpredictability of dementia.” – Liz Amaral, caregiver

First Link® dementia support

Images, left to right: Dave spent time painting and journaling; Liz and Dave farmed for decades – and Liz continues to farm today; Dave’s sketches and text.

As of March 2017, residents of the West and East Kootenay regions can be referred to First Link® by a health-care provider. Here is one family’s story.

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In 2016-17

As of 2016-17, First Link® services are available throughout the province, with people able to receive a referral from a health-care provider no matter what community they are in.

Support and education is available in 85 communities in B.C. However, with the option of connecting online or over the phone with support groups and workshops, you can connect to First Link® no matter where in the province you live.

• The First Link® Dementia Helpline received 1,483 calls, up 49 per cent from the year before. Who did the calls come from?

• An average of 10,333 families and health-care providers received each issue of the First Link® bulletin, a quarterly listing of the education events happening in their own communities.

• Over 21,000 initial or follow-up contacts were made by phone, in person or in groups, depending on the need of the individual.

• Minds in Motion® was available in 34 communities, and reached 500 people province-wide.

First Link® dementia support connects people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, their caregivers and their families to support and learning at any stage of the journey. This can include:

About First Link®

• Support groups for people in the early stages of dementia and for caregivers.

• Minds in Motion®, a social and fitness program for people in the early stages of the disease and a care partner.

• Individual support by telephone or in-person with appointment.

• Information and referrals to other community and health-care services.

• Workshops like Getting to Know Dementia, Grief and Loss and Transition to Residential Care.

• Education series like Shaping the Journey: living with dementia®, Coping with Transitions: Dimensions of Grief and Loss and the Family Caregiver Series.

• Interactive Dementia Dialogues on topics including self-care, long-distance caregiving and coping with caregiver guilt.

* “ Member of the general public” refers to anyone with general questions about dementia.

Connect to First Link® through a referral from your health-care provider, by visiting one of the

Society’s Resource Centres, or by calling the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.

Family caregiver82%

Other professional (police, transit, et cetera)

Person living with dementia7%

6%Health-care provider

Member of general public* 4%

1%

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Our Dementia-Friendly Communities initiative helps local governments, the professional sector, community groups and the general public to build communities that value, include and respect people living with dementia. Communities across the province are working with us on a number of dementia-friendly projects, including creating and implementing their own Dementia-Friendly Action Plans.

In partnership with the City of Vancouver, we have developed a “Train the Trainer” program to coach municipal employees as they deliver standardized education to their frontline staff and volunteers. This program aims to educate city staff about dementia, reduce stigma, raise awareness and provide practical solutions for supporting people living with dementia in the community.

We have also added a guide for recreation service providers to our Making Your Workplace Dementia Friendly series. This guide gives providers the skills and insights they need to best support people living with dementia.

Towards a more inclusive, supportive and accessible B.C.

“ Your session helped our staff members

identify and assist a person living with

dementia who was wandering.”

– Christopher Kevlahan, Coordinator

of Accessible Services, Vancouver

Public Library

Dementia-Friendly Communities

People: Encouraging compassion, sharing information about signs of dementia and how to communicate effectively and respectfully.

Trained 97 municipal staff as Dementia Friends, many of whom trained their own staff and volunteers.

Practice: Helping professional groups ensure their workplaces are dementia friendly. Tools for:

• Financial professionals • Legal professionals • Housing professionals • Recreation service providers

Policy: Ensuring people living with dementia are included and consulted in planning and programming.

Worked with 11 communities on dementia-friendly initiatives.

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Health-care provider education

From diagnosis until the end of life, health-care providers are called upon to support not only the person with the disease, but family caregivers as well. Our workshops for health-care providers build a strong foundation of care for working with people living with dementia.

The full-day workshops emphasize the importance of person-centred care for health-care providers working for agencies, organizations or programs where they interact with people living with the disease. Health-care providers – including those who work for care residences, home support agencies, adult day programs and others – learn about:

• Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.• Key tips for communication.• Creative ways of dealing with behaviours common among

people living with dementia.• The experience of families and people living with dementia.

Through lecture, interactive discussion, video clips and working through relevant scenarios they may encounter in the workplace, participants will gain the tools to feel more confident and effective in their work, so they are able to provide the best care possible.

Improving quality of life for people living with dementia

“ I will remember how my

behaviour can affect a

resident’s feelings. It is all

about the feelings.”

– Workshop participant

In 2016-17, we delivered health-care provider education through:

Our ongoing partnership with SafeCare BC: 9 education sessions 257 participants

Direct requests from long-term care residences and other community organizations: 1,032 participants32 education sessions

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In February 2017, we announced that Dr. Robin Hsiung is the latest recipient of the Ralph Fisher and Alzheimer Society of B.C. Professorship in Alzheimer Disease Research. This year marked the tenth anniversary of this important partnership between the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and the University of British Columbia to support the world-class scientists making B.C. a pre-eminent place for dementia research.

Dr. Hsiung’s work has yielded promising results, including discovery of genetic risks associated with Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia, as well as development of biomarkers and clinical assessment tools to recognize the earliest phases of dementia. He also provides leadership on clinical trials that investigate cutting-edge therapies for the disease at various stages.

The interest in dementia research is also a personal one for Dr. Hsiung. His father developed dementia after Dr. Hsiung had already entered the field as a researcher. He has been able to reflect his first-hand experience of dementia, and the interpersonal issues that may arise, in the way he works with people living with dementia and their families in the clinic.

While his expertise in the field meant that Dr. Hsiung was able to confirm his father’s diagnosis through all the biomarker tests currently available, he still struggled – like any other family member might – with the reality of his once-vibrant parent living in care and ultimately dying from the disease.

Because he works in the field of genetics, he is very aware of his own risk now. He says, “I am acutely aware that one day, I will very likely need the treatments myself. So this research has become somewhat personal.”

Your research donations help scientists like Dr. Hsiung accelerate discovery.

Dr. Robin Hsiung is a researcher who knows firsthand how dementia affects families

“ I am acutely aware that one day, I will very likely need the treatments myself. So this research has become somewhat personal.” – Dr. Robin Hsiung

Dr. Robin Hsiung is Associate Professor in the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, and staff neurologist at the UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders and St. Paul’s Hospital.

Research

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The Alzheimer Society Research Program

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a proud contributor to the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP), a collaborative initiative involving Alzheimer Societies across Canada, other organizations and generous donors. The ASRP has funded over $50 million in grants and awards since its inception in 1989 and is the leading funder of dementia research in Canada. This research is vital to finding better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat dementia and improve the quality of life of those affected by it.

The program funds dementia research driven by basic science, with a focus on:

Biomedical research• understanding the brain • diagnosis• prevention • treatment and cures

Quality of life research• risk factors • physical support• caregiving

To date, 49 projects in British Columbia have received over $4 million in funding. In 2016-17, four B.C. researchers were awarded funding through the ASRP:

Gloria Puurveen is studying end-of-life preferences and shared decision-making processes of people living with dementia and their families.

Jordan Ali is comparing the experiences of those with subjective cognitive decline versus healthy older adults. The results of this study will have implications for the early detection of cognitive decline.

Jordan Ali University of Victoria – Quality of Life, Doctoral Award

Gloria Puurveen University of British Columbia – Quality of Life, Postdoctoral Award

Sonja Soo is testing the anti-inflammatory effects of high density lipoprotein (HDL or “good cholesterol”) on specialized cells that surround blood vessels in the brain, with the hope that it could be used as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

Heather Cooke is examining workplace incivility/bullying among residential care aides in long-term care and its consequences for the care of people living with dementia.

Heather Cooke University of British Columbia – Quality of Life, Postdoctoral Award

Sonja Soo University of British Columbia – Biomedical, Masters Award

“ Considering the increasing numbers of people living with dementia, it is imperative that we listen to their perspective about what is important to them and how to live well with the illness.” – Gloria Puurveen

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The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a volunteer-driven organization, with over 750 volunteers who work alongside our 85 employees to support British Columbians living with dementia, their caregivers and families. Dedicated individuals, in communities throughout B.C., volunteer in a wide variety of activities that expand and strengthen our ability to provide quality programs, support and services. In 2016-17, our volunteers were active in three areas:

Programs & Services:

Programs & Services volunteers answer calls on the First Link® Dementia Helpline, facilitate support groups, offer education workshops, assist fitness instructors and participants in our Minds in Motion® program, do administrative work, and much more. They bring a deep understanding of dementia into all their work and back out into the communities where they live.

Events:

Event volunteers serve on event organizing committees, help out on the day of events, and assist with wrap-up and administration after events. They help to ensure the success of our fundraising events – which ensures that we are able to provide consistent and ongoing support to people affected by dementia.

Leadership:

Our Board, Committee and Leadership volunteers share insight and guidance to ensure all our activities and operations put compassion and effectiveness at the core, and that we put the lived experience of those we serve at the forefront.

22 volunteers

744 volunteer hours

371 volunteers

14,037 volunteer hours

369 volunteers

17,665 volunteer hours

Volunteering

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Every year, we recognize outstanding volunteers – those who best represent our core values of compassion, integrity and respect, leadership and teamwork. Below are our 2016 recipients.

Volunteer awards

Myrna (second from left) has co-facilitated the Maple Ridge Early Stage Support Groups for many years and regularly attended community events to distribute materials, take donations and answer questions. Myrna talks with candour about how her diagnosis has affected her life. She is a strong advocate for the Society and a source of inspiration for many other people living with dementia.

MYRNA NORMAN – Mike Crowe Award of Hope Recipients of this award are living with dementia and have demonstrated courage, leadership and support for others, as well as having acted as role models while raising awareness.

Tim (centre) contacted the Society when his mother was diagnosed with dementia. He understands the needs of caregivers, and has worked in many capacities to deliver support and education in the Victoria and North Fraser area. He has shared his experience of loss and grief to raise awareness of the Society’s programs and services and has made a positive impact on our fundraising efforts.

TIM HICKS – Twigg White Award of Merit Recipients of this award are volunteers chosen for their commitment to the cause, empathy towards the needs of caregivers, and their sense of humour in the face of obstacles.

Joan (second from right) has volunteered for the Society for several decades. She organized, promoted and facilitated numerous education sessions and caregiver support groups on the Sunshine Coast. She also started a local Minds in Motion® program and worked with Society staff to promote the Representation Agreement legislation on the Lower Sunshine Coast.

JOAN HIBBARD – Lola Turik Community Service Award Recipients of this award have demonstrated community leadership through their volunteer work at the grassroots level in rural or small municipalities.

Geri (centre) is a long-time supporter whose husband lived with the disease. She has built awareness and garnered support for families affected by dementia, and plays an advisory role on a number of committees. Through panel discussions, presentations, media interviews and meetings with Members of the Legislative Assembly, Geri has shared her story and her commitment to building a better world for people living with dementia.

GERI HINTON – Clyde and Lanny Slade Leadership Award Recipients of this award are agents of long-term change who have demonstrated strong leadership and vision.

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When Gordon Solnes died in 2013, he left a legacy. He left a family who remembers his dedication, energy and pragmatism. He left a successful company, Solguard Financial, which he founded in 1974. He also left a legacy of philanthropy, including an estate gift to the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

When Gordon received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in 2005, he and his family could finally put a name to the growing difficulties experienced in his personal and business life. Among other things, he had begun to struggle with the very basic financial concepts he had mastered easily for years. This was one of the first indications for his family that something was changing.

Even in the midst of these changes, Gordon’s pragmatic nature came through. Gordon’s son Michael recalls one day that Gordon was driving to the local mall, something he had done many times before. He became lost and had difficulty making his exit, driving around in circles. When he finally arrived home that day, he informed his family that he would no longer be driving. He recognized his growing limitations.

Some years later, when the day-to-day stresses of caregiving became physically unmanageable for his wife, Iris, Gordon moved into an extended care facility. During the intake interview, Gordon sat with the family and listened quietly for a long while. When he was asked what he thought about moving into care, Gordon said simply, “Well, I have Alzheimer’s disease.” He could see this was a necessary move.

The Solnes family saw firsthand the toll that the disease takes on families and the importance of ensuring adequate support to avoid caregiver burnout. Gordon and Iris keenly wanted to support the Society, and they both left gifts to the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Like Gordon and Iris, you can become a Circle of Hope member to help us continue our work. To learn more, visit the Create a Lasting Legacy page of our website.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Circle of Hope honours dedicated individuals who plan a future gift to the Society

“It’s an honour to know that my parents’ decision to leave this legacy means that the Society is able to support other families who are on this journey.” – Michael Solnes

Gordon Solnes

Gordon’s legacy

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When his wife, Kathe, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Gary Cowell asked his doctor, “Who can help us through this process?” His doctor connected him with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. right away.

Today, Gary and his sons Ryan and Rand Cowell and daughter Kate Turnbull are connected to the Society as donors, volunteers and more. Their connection has strengthened as Kathe’s dementia has progressed, and as the family has made its own journey with the disease.

“Kathe was a beautiful person in every way. She was very social, honest, trustworthy and active – a wonderful person. Her friends all felt the same way about her,” says Gary. In 2000, at age 55 and about three years after the family began to notice that Kathe was experiencing some cognitive and memory issues, she was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Kathe’s doctors advised the family that she may live only six years. Gary set out to make those years as wonderful as possible, and the couple travelled for as long as they could.

Gary attended caregiver support groups, learning from facilitators and other participants about what to expect and how to respond. Eventually, he became a support group facilitator himself, something he did for almost 10 years. Kathe is in the late stages of the disease and the family continues to receive support from the Society.

The Cowells are motivated to support the Society and have found a meaningful way to give back. They have been involved in a number of fundraising events, including as honourees for the 2017 White Rock, North Delta & Surrey Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s. In addition, Cowell Auto Group sponsors the Walk and Forget Me Not Golf tournament, and Kate works for the Society as a Minds in Motion® coordinator.

The Cowells are helping to ignite a movement to achieve a dementia-friendly society. What will you do?

Gary Cowell and his family are giving back as volunteers, donors and more

“ In every way I can, I try to help educate people about dementia.”

– Gary Cowell

Gary Cowell and his family, without whose love and understanding, he says, Kathe’s care and his support of the Society would not be possible.

A family gives back

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2016-17 Special events

Each year, in our signature events, as well as in third-party events, many people help us move towards our vision of a dementia-friendly society and – ultimately – a future without dementia. These dedicated fundraisers raise awareness and funds to support the estimated 70,000 British Columbians and their families who are affected by dementia. Here are this year’s highlights.

Presented by Canaccord Genuity, the annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament was hosted at the world-renowned Northview Golf & Country Club. To date, the Forget Me Not Golf Tournament has raised over $9.6 million, with 90 per cent of the funds raised going directly to the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Climb for Alzheimer’s September 25, 2016

In the fifth annual Climb for Alzheimer’s, more than 200 participants hiked Grouse Mountain’s Grouse Grind® and, for the first time, more than 30 people participated in the Summit Stroll, presented by Neptune Terminals. After climbing and strolling, participants enjoyed brunch and entertainment. The event raised over $106,000.

Breakfast to Remember – Vancouver | March 9, 2017

More than 260 business and community leaders came together at a corporate breakfast at Vancouver’s Fairmont Waterfront hotel where over $165,000 was raised for the Society. Guests heard from Chief Executive Officer of LifeLabs, Sue Paish, and Global TV’s Dawna Friesen. Both speakers shared their own experience of their family’s journey with dementia.

Forget Me Not Golf Tournament | May 19, 2016

Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s | First Sunday in May

The Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s is Canada’s biggest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Local volunteer committees organize fun and family-friendly walks that raise funds and honour the people in their communities who are affected by dementia. This year, in 23 communities across B.C., thousands of people participated and raised more than $813,000.

Held at the Fairmont Empress hotel, the Victoria Breakfast to Remember raised over $44,000. Guests heard from President and Chief Executive Officer of Island Health, Dr. Brendan Carr, as well as Dr. Holly Tuokko, Professor in the Department of Psychology and a research affiliate of the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria.

Breakfast to Remember – Victoria | February 2, 2017

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Coffee Break®

Mid-September to mid-October

Friends, co-workers and customers gather in communities across Canada to raise funds and awareness for their local Alzheimer Society with Coffee Break® – a fun and simple way to transform a daily activity into something meaningful. In 2016, Coffee Breaks took place in over 100 homes, workplaces, and care residences across B.C.

Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K | June 26, 2016

The Scotiabank Charity Challenge allows runners and walkers to fundraise for the charity of their choice. In 2016, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. was chosen as one of three feature charities for the event. Participants ran or walked either the half-marathon or the 5K, and raised over $19,000 for the Society.

Anything for Alzheimer’s makes it easy to take your unique idea and make it a fundraising success. It just takes a little creativity, some planning and the desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia. Last year, our third-party fundraisers raised over $388,000 for the Society, with events ranging from giving trees and butterfly releases to Zumba classes and golf tournaments.

Anything for Alzheimer’s | Independent fundraisers across B.C.

To learn more about our events, including upcoming dates, visit the Fundraising Events page of our website.

In 2016-17

7 signature events 96 third-party events More than 6,679 participants

More than $2.2 million raised through special events

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It was the same great walk in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., but with a new name and a new date. The Investors Group Walk for Memories became the Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s. By naming the disease explicitly, we are generating awareness and fighting the stigma attached to it. We moved the date from January to May and walked with other provinces on the same day, a true display of how Canadians are united to create a world without Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. With warm spring weather and sunshine, the May Walk saw increased media attention, participation and donations.

Our provincial sponsor, Investors Group, continued to demonstrate – through planning, volunteering and fundraising – the kind of strong leadership, passion and a culture of caring that the movement needs to grow. Fourteen Investors Group employees chaired or co-chaired Walks, and many more gave their time and expertise through committee work and day-of volunteering.

Kelowna was the highest grossing Walk, raising over $112,000 for the Society. This was thanks to the invaluable support of all participants, including the Bennett family. The late Bill Bennett, former premier of B.C., was the Kelowna Walk honouree, and his family raised significant funds and brought increased attention to the event, including attendance by then-Premier Christy Clark.

We are extremely grateful for the continued support of participants, sponsors, committee members, donors and volunteers who generously give time, expertise and funds to improve the lives of people and families who are affected by dementia. Together we make memories matter!

Our flagship fundraiser, the Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s, saw significant changes in 2016 – and raised more than $813,000 across 23 communities in B.C. It was our highest grossing Walk to date!

Maria Howard, then-Premier Christy Clark, Steve Bennett, Audrey Bennett and Sharon Moskalyk cut the start ribbon at the Kelowna Walk.

Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s

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Thank you for your contributions

� e Alzheimer Society of B.C. gratefully acknowledges the thousands of donors who have supported our activities. Your support helps people in B.C. who are a� ected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and makes an important di� erence to their quality of life. It also helps us fund research into the causes and cures.

� e following list is in recognition of gi� s of $1,000 or more received between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017.

INDIVIDUALS

OUR VISIONARIES$20,000 and up

Anonymous (2)Ryan & Cindy BeedieThe families of Brad,

Kevin, Steve & Greg Bennett

Denise ChingSharon & Hugh Cooper Manfred & Frances ErtelJohn & Leah O’NeillJoshua RamseyTony Yue

OUR CHAMPIONS$10,000 to $19,999

M. & P. Devries Marilyn HunchakDean MacDonaldKenneth & Sheila

McArthur Robert OgilvieRobin S. Scott

OUR LEADERS$5,000 to $9,999

Anonymous (2) Gregory Aasen &

Margaret MaclarenAudrey BennettBrian & Beverley BertoiaDavid R. CroweIngrid T. DaviesDora Golden & familySam GudewillIqbal & Yasmin KassamYim F. MakVera A. MorrowHelmut PastrickChristopher & Shelley

PhilpsAvtar SandhuDean & Julie ShepardIsabelle & Pascal

SpothelferGentilina Staniscia

Martini & Michelle Weinberg

Michael & Hazel Wilkins

OUR FRIENDS$1,000 to $4,999

Anonymous (9)Michael AdamsVesa AdlerHeinz U. AhmerKim AllardWilliam ArcherDavid & Joanna AunePaul Balfour & Cynthia

MilesHenry BartelBrad BennettSal BhullarRichard & Fearon BlairFrancesco BolongaroSheila Borman & Thomas

BennettDavid BowraCarol BrownSelena BrownKaren M. BrukMichele BuchignaniKaren CarlsonAudrey CarterPaul & Diane CaseSuzanne R. CassinosJennifer ChattJohnny CiampiArthur CollinsKen CommonsJennifer CooperPeter F. CostanzoGary CowellSharon CraverRobert M. CrossMark CullenJoan M. CurrieWendy & Cameron CurrieLorne DavidsonDonald DavisJoan DawsonRobert DesbaratsFrances DowdeswellPeter W. DrewcockBrenda EatonLyanne & Rick Eggert

Craig ElanderDorothy A. EliasDave ElliottSandy ElliottSheila ElworthyRobert EngKen EzzardMichael FarrellJudy FerranteDouglas M. FilbyKaren FleckGeorge FolzAnne FordBlaine M. ForerToby FouksAriela FriedmannWendy FreischerDawna FriesenBarb GadallahRobert Gayton Ron GerrardBryan GirardWendy GodfreyAnne & Donald GrahamChris GrauerKatie GrunauCathy HalovichRachel HarringtonDavid & Patsy HeffelRobert C. HeffelTony HepburnDebi HewsonElaine A. HillJane HoffmanLois & John Desmond

HoranMaria K. HowardGary & Michele HuebnerPatricia & Kevin HuscroftAldo HvalicJohn HyndmanLoree K. I’AnsonAudre B. JacksonFreida JacksonMichele JagerWayne JardineJoseph B. JarvisFrank JefferiesSalim KamaniIvo KatnichJessie A. KellyJane Kenyon

Amanda KerrDavid KestellKenneth P. KirklandVincenta O. KoDon & Catherine KonantzRobert LaingLloyd LarocheChristina LarsonLori LastTom D. LindsayBernadette LoweryBrannon R. LuckeSharlene LudwigPeter MacgowanPeterina MacKayRichard MackenzieDarlene MacKlamHeather MacLeanAlan MahKevin & Jo-Anne MahonYim Seong MakTodd MartinGerald Matier & Diane

JamiesonThomas C. McBeathJames & Jillian McGlenenDella E. McLaughlinJohn McLeanJohn McleodLeighton MellemstrandNicole MilaniDorothy MillsPatricia MontgomeryMegan MorrisseyLorraine MoskovitzDouglas MuirEric MuirJames MuirKen MuirAnne MunroRichard MunroeCameron MurphyFloyd MurphyBrad NewellCecile O’BrienNancy OgdenKevin & Marie O’NeillWendy O’NeillSue PaishJohn PatemanCleveland PattersonChristine Penney

Rosie PereraGladys PetersonDavid PontariniCarol T. PrantnerJutta Prem-SteinDana H. PrinceRasool N. RayaniArt ReitmayerRamsay Lampman RhodesRick RogerPeter & Sheila RossKeith RussellDean D. SaddlerNina SanfordRoy SchoferMarion & Andy ShawHeather SheehanWilliam V. ShenAudra ShullBrian SizerGwen SkeltonRon B. SmithJason & Monica SoprovichDavid & Jo-Anne SpearJoshua D. SpringmanRoger StalsbergKandy StephensonRoy StevensonDonald StewartJohn StoutRon & Barbara StrangeLouise SullivanHenrietta TanEmily ThomasWilliam H.

Thornton-TrumpPeter & Lesley ToigoThe Townsend FamilySandy TurnerDavid C. WalkerSheri WeichelFred WeinRichard WeirLillian WhiteRobert & Carol WiensWilliam WongJanet WoodMichaela WooldridgeWill YoungPaul Zuest

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CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

OUR VISIONARIES$20,000 and up

Anonymous (2)BC Gaming Commission Canaccord Genuity Corp.Cedar Springs FoundationCIBC Capital MarketsConnor, Clark & Lunn FoundationCormark SecuritiesCowell Auto GroupFrank and Yvonne McCracken FoundationFirstEnergyGMP Securities LPInvestors Group Financial Services

IncorporatedLewis Family FundMargaret Rothweiler Charitable FoundationProvince of B.C.Provincial Employees Community Services

FundRBC FoundationScotiabank Global EquitySeacliff FoundationSzocs FoundationTD SecuritiesThe Phyliss & Irving Snider FoundationUBS Securities Canada IncorporatedVancouver Coastal Health Community Offi ceVancouver Island Health Authority

OUR CHAMPIONS$10,000 to $19,999

Anonymous (1)Alzheimer Research Foundation of B.C.Bloomberg Canada LLCBMO Capital MarketsCredit SuisseCredit Suisse Securities (Canada)

IncorporatedDesjardins SecuritiesDundee Capital MarketsDjavad Mowafaghian FoundationInterior Health AuthorityInvestors Group Matching Gift ProgramITG Canada CorporationJack & Doris Brown FoundationMacquarie Capital Markets CanadaNational Bank of CanadaPaul Lee Family FoundationPavilion Global Markets Ltd.Raymond James LimitedRBC Capital MarketsRetirement ConceptsScotiabankSRSN Ventures Ltd.Summerland Health Care AuxiliaryTELUS – Team TELUS CaresThe 1988 FoundationThe Alan and Doreen Thompson Charitable

FoundationThe Belmont FoundationThe R. K. Grant Family Foundation

The Tong & Geraldine Louie Family Foundation

UBS Vancouver Canucks Alumni FoundationWheeler Family Foundation

OUR LEADERS$5,000 to $9,999

Anonymous (1)Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLPArmstrong Family FoundationBacas Holdings Ltd.Bloomberg Chan Better World FoundationDignity Memorial Don & Lynn Bendickson FoundationDr. Woo Hon Fai Memorial FoundationFidelity Investments Canada LimitedHeikkinen Energy SecuritiesLark GroupLifeLabsMerrill LynchNeptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd.Niagara Care CommunityOdlum Brown LimitedParadigm Capital IncorporatedPeters & Co. Ltd.Service Corporation International (Canada)

ULCSilver Wheaton Corp.Telus Community Ambassadors – Vancouver

ClubThe Colin & Lois Pritchard FoundationThe Joseph Segal Family FoundationVictor Projects Ltd.ZLC Foundation

OUR FRIENDS$1,000 to $4,999

Anonymous (2)Al Roadburg FoundationAltacorp Capital Inc.Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club of West

VancouverAnako FoundationAndrew Mahon FoundationAquiform Arlin FoundationArmy, Navy & Air Force Veterans, #284 –

Steveston Ladies AuxiliaryArmy, Navy and Air Force Veterans – Ladies

Auxiiliary #302Ashcroft and District Health Care AuxiliaryBarclays Bayshore HealthCareBentall KennedyBig A Holdings Ltd.Bigwood Investments Ltd.Bowes & Herron Ltd.Brooke N. Wade Charitable FoundationCanada Ticket Inc.Circolo Abruzzese ClubClark Wilson LLPCN Employees and Pensioners Community

FundCrescent Point Energy

Cunningham LindseyD.I. McDonald Holdings LimitedDNA Wellness Corp.Duncan Lions ClubEnderby and District Lions ClubFair Trade WorksFirst West Foundation – Envision Financial

Endowment FundFranklin Templeton Investments Corp.Fraser Health AuthorityFraternal Order of Eagles – B.C. Provincial

AuxiliaryFraternal Order of Eagles, Abbotsford –

#2726 Ladies Aux.Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladysmith – #2101

Ladies Aux.Fraternal Order of Eagles, New Westminster

– #20 Ladies Aux.Fraternal Order of Eagles, Penticton – #4281Fraternal Order of Eagles, Penticton – #4281

Ladies Aux.Fraternal Order of Eagles, Pr George – #3318

Ladies Aux.Fraternal Order of Eagles, Vancouver –

#2075 Social FundFraternal Order of Eagles, Vancouver – 2075

Ladies AuxiliaryFraternal Order of Eagles, Vernon – #3557

Ladies Aux.Galley Bay and Palm IslandGiancarlo and Odette Tognetti Legacy Trust

FoundationGoldman Sachs & Co.Harken Towing Company LimitedHarmony HondaHeikkinen Energy AdvisorsHerbert F. Coupe Family Fund Home Instead Senior CareInterior Alzheimer Support SocietyInvesco Canada Ltd.Investors Group – BC Interior (Barriere &

Kamloops)Investors Group – BC North (Chetwynd,

Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Nelson, Prince George & Smithers)

Investors Group – Central Vancouver Island North (Campbell River & Courtenay)

Investors Group – Greater Vancouver Central (Burnaby)

Investors Group – Greater Vancouver North (North Vancouver)

Investors Group – Greater Vancouver South (Surrey, Langley, White Rock)

Investors Group – Greater Vancouver West (Downtown & Richmond)

Investors Group – Okanagan & Okanagan South (Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon)

Investors Group – Victoria Metro and Downtown

Janet Ingraham Personal Real Estate Corporation

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver

Jones TradingKebet Holdings Ltd.Kelowna Royal Purple Lodge #56Kiwanis Club of West VancouverKnights of Columbus

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Knights of Columbus (BC) Charity Foundation

Knights of Columbus Council 5246Lantzville Royal Canadian Legion Ladies

Auxiliary #257Lynn Valley Lions ClubMainland Sand & Gravel ULCManulife FinancialMarilyn Neaves Charitable FoundationMather Family Charitable Giving FundMCL Motor CarsMercer (Canada) LimitedMorgan Stanley Canada LimitedMotion Picture Studio Production TechniciansMurrick Financial Planning Services Ltd.Murrick Insurance Services

(Downtown) Ltd.Murrick Insurance Services (Killarney) LtdMurrick Insurance Services

(Oakridge) Ltd.Murrick Insurance Services

(West End) Ltd.Murrick Insurance Services LimitedNAI Commercial – VancouverNorth Vancouver Host Lions ClubNorth Vancouver Kiwanis FoundationNorthside Transport Lowbed ServiceOceanfood Sales LimitedParksville Lioness ClubPI FinancialPrevue HRSystemsPricewaterhouseCoopersPrince George Community FoundationProspera Credit UnionR&J Stern Family FoundationRainbow O.A.P.O. #146RBC FoundationRLA Insurance Services Inc.Robertson Inc.Royal Canadian Legion – Billy Bishop #176Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 008Royal Canadian Legion – Williams Lake #139Schleppe Family Charitable FoundationSean Sweeney Law CorpSeaport Global Shoppers Drug Mart Life FoundationSource Offi ce Furniture & Systems Ltd.State Street Global Markets Canada Inc.Stikeman Elliott LLPSun Wah Foods Ltd.The Bellringer Family FoundationThe Benevity Community Impact FundThe Kingfi sher FoundationThe Hamber FoundationThe Mottershead FoundationThe WellesleyThe Wood’s FoundationThorsteinssons LLP Tax LawyersTMX Group (TSX Inc.)Trinity Pacifi c Investments Ltd.Tyam Excavation & ShoringUnipharm & Medicine Centre Pharmacies

Charitable FoundationUnited FloorsVancouver Granville Lions ClubVancouver Pacifi c Lions ClubWawanesaWerner & Helga Hoing Foundation

Williams Lake Seniors VillageWoodburn Financial GroupWorksafe BC

MEDIA SPONSORS

Black PressCKNWCFAXCTV Vancouver IslandGlobal BCImmediate ImagesPostmediaQMFM

ESTATES

We are deeply honoured to recognize the following estate gifts.

Anonymous (1)Estate of Joan A. BathurstEstate of Joy A. BrettellEstate of Dora F. BroadEstate of William Martin BurnsEstate of Maria S. ChowEstate of Josephina CurtisEstate of Zona K.A. DavidsonEstate of Margaret Cohen DorfEstate of Irene May DunlopEstate of Alan J. DysonEstate of Margaret Jean EaglesonEstate of Vina Marie EnvikEstate of Michael J. FlahiffEstate of Arthur H. FlowerdewEstate of Anna FredricksonEstate of Patricia GardnerEstate of Blanche C. GilliesEstate of Stella C. HughesEstate of Wai Haan HuiEstate of Dorothy KingEstate of Miriam Ann KneeEstate of Marjorie L. LangloisEstate of Diana M. LaustrupEstate of Glenn G. LawrenceEstate of Lorna Le GallaisEstate of Serena J. MacDonaldEstate of Audrey M. MasonEstate of Edith MayEstate of Mary C. McAllisterEstate of Judith L. McFarlaneEstate of Cecelia J. McIntoshEstate of Mora McWilliamsEstate of Robert MiddletonEstate of Eugene Gatien MontpellierEstate of Robina MorrisonEstate of Doris Eileen NelsonEstate of Edward Herbert PeelEstate of Elizabeth A. PetrieEstate of Beverly J. PhillipsEstate of Sidney Lee PikeEstate of Heather J. PittsEstate of Rita RobertsonEstate of James Frederick RohEstate of Joyce A. RothonEstate of Frank Sandor

Estate of Mary R. SchaufeleEstate of Francine Scheyvaerts-Brown

in memory of husband, Gordon BrownEstate of Walter R. SeabornEstate of Iris SolnesEstate of Brian StrawbridgeEstate of Frantiska TalackoEstate of Marjorie E. WhyteEstate of Keith F. WiggettEstate of Denise L. YaremkewichEstate of Paulina Hung-Chu Yuk

CIRCLE OF HOPE

We thank and honour those individuals who have made a provision for a future gift through a bequest, life insurance policy, annuity, or trust arrangement.

Anonymous (32)David & Joanna AuneGloria BackSheila Borman & Thomas BennettDelores BrotenMike & Maureen CarrJ.D. CaughlinMarguerite Ceschu-SmithM.J. CharpentierCaroline ClarkBradley & Madelaine ClarkeAnicca de TreyEarl DesLaurierS.M. DevineToby FouksBob & Dana GoldenJennifer GorhamBev GoslingBob & Sue HastingsPaula JakemanJack & Nancy JeffersonLaurie A. KingJane & Anthony King Carl KrauseRosemary LearFlorence LeeBarbara LittleGary LysengPhyllis MarchmentElizabeth J. McGowanPatricia MitchellSakie NariiwaDr. Katherine Paton & Dr. Jeff BeckmanLinda D. ReberSandy I. RileyPhilip J. SethCindy Siesling-WebbMichael SmithGail SteigerDavid StreetAndy & Cheryl SzocsD. Randy WebbMoya A. WhelanMark Zuberbuhler

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ENDOWMENT FUNDS

We acknowledge the ongoing contributions from the following funds in perpetuity.

Anonymous through the Victoria Foundation (3)

Alzheimer Society of B.C. Capital Region Fund

Alzheimer Society of B.C. Endowment Fund

Charles & Lucille Flavelle Family Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

Charles W. Brazier Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

CPES Fund through the Victoria Foundation

Cranmere (Holloway/Varder) Trust through the Victoria Foundation

David Macaree Memorial Fund

Edna Leckie Fraser Memorial Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

Ellinor Richards & Hazel Richards Loane Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

Frances A. McClean & Charles J. McNeely, Jr. IMP Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

George and Winifred Black Legacy Fund & Kermit and Theo Legacy Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

George P. Kelly Memorial Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

Grace Bowden Advocacy Endowment Fund

Grace Bowden Support Endowment Fund

H. Clark Bentall Endowment

Henry & Marian Thiel Family Trust through the Victoria Foundation

Hilber/Lamoureux Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

J and M Fund through the Victoria Foundation

Marion and Gerald McGeough (Magoo Flow-through Fund) through the Victoria Foundation

Middleton Family Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

Nell Brown Endowment

Robert Kenny Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

Steve and Eva Floris Endowment

Stewart Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

The Hope Justice Social Fund through the Victoria Foundation

Theodore and Helen Bourque Endowment

Victor (Vic) and Irene Griffi n Fund through the Victoria Foundation

William, Laura and Christopher Cook Memorial Fund through the Victoria Foundation

William E. & Marion (Thelma) Ingledew Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation

ANYTHING FOR ALZHEIMER’SThe Alzheimer Society of B.C would like to thank those who raised funds by organizing their own fundraising initiatives and events.

ANYTHING FOR ALZHEIMER’S VISIONARIES$250,000 and up

A Reason to Remember with Maria Shriver

ANYTHING FOR ALZHEIMER’S CHAMPIONS$10,000 – $249,999

Answering the Call Dinner and Karaoke Night

Flora Aasen Memorial Alzheimer’s Pro Am

Marathon Des SablesSalim and Safi ya Conquer Mt. KilimanjaroT-Bones Fresh Meal MarketsWest Coast Classic Invitational Golf

Tournament

ANYTHING FOR ALZHEIMER’S LEADERS$5,000 – $9,999

Charity Concert for Alzheimer’sCharity Garage SaleClanAnderson’s 2nd Annual “Laugh

for A Cure”Donate a Car CanadaEternal Love – Annabelle in ConcertGeorgina Falt Memorial Mind Games Music

TriviaGolden life Walk for Alzheimer’sMount Kilimanjaro Summit ChallengeRetiree Christmas DinnerRun for PeteShawnigan Lake SchoolVariety Night – West Coast Chinese Martial

Arts Association

ANYTHING FOR ALZHEIMER’S FRIENDS$1,000 – $4,999

200th Week RunAlzheimer’s Fundraising Barn DanceAnything for Alzheimer’s Annual Appeal Butterfl y ReleaseCelebrating MemoriesDiamond RallyFast EddyFernie Pro AmFibre For GoodFleetwood Villa’s Butterfl y Release for

Alzheimer’sFood Truck Friday FinaleGolden Life Rodeo for Alzheimer’sGray Monk Estate WineryJeans DayLori and Glyn’s Wedding

Mechanical Contractors Association of British Columbia Golf Tournament

Panda Bear RunPenticton and Friends Celebrity

Golf ClassicPlay It Forward Hockey TournamentRally to RememberRemember Me Run for Alzheimer’sRichmond Country Club FundraiserShoppers Drug MartTalent Night & Birthday PartyThe Bull SaleThe Giving TreeZumba Alzheimer’s Party Fundraiser with

Motown Flavour

THANKS TO ALL OUR CONTRIBUTORS

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. would like to acknowledge the approximately 2,322 donations that were made in memory or in honour of someone special as an expression of friendship, love or sympathy. Thank you for thinking of others now living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and extending your hand to them.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. would like to thank the thousands of donors who have supported our activities with gifts totaling less than $1,000. We want you to know that your support is truly appreciated.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this list is accurate. Please accept our sincere apology if your name has been missed, or a mistake has been made. We ask you to call us at 604-681-6530.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. would also like to thank those who have participated in our signature fundraising events.

GIVING AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Angie KokManager, Resource DevelopmentPhone: 604-742-4908Toll-free: 1-800-667-3742Fax: 604-669-6907Email: akok@alzheimerbc.org

Lauren WeislerManager, Resource DevelopmentPhone: 604-742-4932Toll-free: 1-800-667-3742Fax: 604-669-6907Email: lweisler@alzheimerbc.org

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In memoriam:

With sadness, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. wishes to acknowledge long-time supporters who passed away in 2016-17, including Stan McPherson, Charles Torhjelm, Clarence Ulveland and Keith Vancoughnett.

Commitment to privacyThe Alzheimer Society of B.C. is committed to protecting the privacy of people who connect with us and to making sure that we are up to date with relevant legislation and best practice. Over the last year we have been dedicated to creating new resources and training for Society staff and volunteers to ensure we continually meet privacy standards in all of our activities, from the delivery of support services, to working with our valued donors, to holding fundraising events. For more information, visit www.alzheimerbc.org/privacy or contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@alzheimerbc.org.

Front cover imagesFront cover, left to right: Participants give an interview at the Richmond Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s; walkers wind around False Creek at the Vancouver Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s; past Board Chair Michele Buchignani with John Mann and Jill Daum at the 35th anniversary celebration; Mario Gregario cheers participants as they hike the Grouse Grind® for the 2016 Climb for Alzheimer’s.

Back cover, left to right: Minds in Motion® participants enjoy light physical exercise before socializing; Michael Buchan with his grandfather Bill, brother Trevor and father, Board member Brent Buchan, at the Climb for Alzheimer’s in 2016; Chief Executive Officer Maria Howard and Board member Alec Burden at the 35th anniversary celebration.

Questions or concerns about dementia or memory loss?

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• is concerned about their memory

• has been diagnosed with dementia

• works with people living with dementia

• just wants to know more

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