91大黄鸭 volunteers are needed to make memories matter at next spring鈥檚 Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer鈥檚

Looking for a way to make a difference? The country鈥檚 biggest fundraiser for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and other dementias is looking for volunteers for the 91大黄鸭 walk.

The fun and family-friendly walk looking for a volunteer to chair this year鈥檚 event, which takes place on the first Sunday of May. Other volunteer positions also need to be filled, organizers said.

Marg Rodgers, who has been a volunteer walk chair for more than a decade, says of her experience: 鈥淭he personal rewards are many. The best reward is to see residents of our community joining us on the day of the event to share that common cause. They have an opportunity to bring help and hope to those in our community facing dementia.鈥�

It鈥檚 estimated that 70,000 British Columbians live with Alzheimer鈥檚 or another dementia, and that number is expected to more than double in the next generation.

Carly Gronlund, the support and education coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for 91大黄鸭 and the North and Central Okanagan region, says the Walk plays an important role in helping local residents and caregivers whose lives have affected by dementia.

鈥淧eople who volunteer can make a real difference in 91大黄鸭. It鈥檚 so satisfying for them to know that the funds raised here help support the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. in our community,鈥� said Gronlund.

The 2016 Walk in 91大黄鸭 raised $111,875.

鈥淭here is no better feeling than sharing a common cause with a group of volunteers,鈥� Rodgers said.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. provides in-depth training, resources and ongoing support, to ensure committee leaders have the best event experience possible.

鈥淚 always tell people who are interested in joining a Walk committee that it鈥檚 like baking a cake,鈥� said Rodgers. 鈥淵ou have a recipe to follow. Gather the needed ingredients together in the right order. Mix in the proper order. Follow the method. Bake at the right temperature for the right amount of time and you will have results. It is just that easy.鈥�

Candidates for the chair position should have some organizational skills, live or work in 91大黄鸭, and be enthusiastic, driven and community-minded. Other volunteers may also be needed to serve on the Walk committee.

If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information, contact Melanie Munroe at mmunroe@alzheimerbc.org or 604-742-4915.