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Family supporting family at annual Walk for Alzheimersa国际传媒檚 in Kelowna

Valorie Mann saw dozens of family members join the walk to support her in battling the disease
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Valorie Mann and the Mann Power team lead the 2024 Walk for Alzheimersa国际传媒檚 in Kelownasa国际传媒檚 city park on May 26. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

An estimated 200 people came out to the annual Walk for Alzheimersa国际传媒檚 in Kelowna.

Lead volunteer Guy Bird has been volunteering for the walk for four years. He said itsa国际传媒檚 his way of giving back to the society after it supported him and his wife during her 12 year journey with Alzheimersa国际传媒檚.

Not only did the society have programs to support his wife, but they also had options for him as a caregiver.

Bird offered advice to anyone who finds themselves diagnosed with dementia or who has a loved one diagnosed.

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Before the walk began at 1 p.m. on May 26, Bird said they had raised over $29,000 online. He couldnsa国际传媒檛 estimate how much was brought in during the walk.

Team Mann Power brought it the largest amount of money fundraising over $8,000 as a team. The team walked in support of mom and grandma Valorie Mann who continues to battle the disease.

Mann and her family led the walk around city park.

The Lionsa国际传媒檚 Club was on hand to serve food to all attendees.

The Walk for Alzheimersa国际传媒檚 is the Alzheimersa国际传媒檚 Society of B.C.sa国际传媒檚 largest annual fundraiser.

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Brittany Webster

About the Author: Brittany Webster

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