The first-time IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Brighton is happening this Sunday, May 25, 2025. /ASHPE website photo
This weekend, Brighton will host its first-ever IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, joining communities across Hastings and Prince Edward counties in support of people living with dementia and their caregivers.
The Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward (ASHPE) is calling on area communities to come out and support the walks, which take place over the Saturday and Sunday (May 24 and 25.)
Brighton, Tweed and Bancroft are hosting walks on Sunday, while Belleville, Quinte West and Prince Edward host their walks on Saturday.
“The funds raised during these events ensure we can continue to serve all those affected by memory loss as dementia numbers continue to increase in our region and across the country,” explains Angela Meraw, the society’s executive director. “Locally, we receive less than 47 per cent of our budget from the Ministry of Health, meaning we rely on the support of our community to continue providing our programs.”
Through these six walks, funds raised stay local and help the society to offer free programming and services across the region.
Registration for all events starts at 9:30 a.m., and the walks are from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration and fundraising information is available online as well.
The local society – which serves thousands of residents annually – says the number of people in Canada living with dementia is “rising rapidly.”
What’s more, by 2050, more than 1.7 million people are anticipated to be living with dementia across the nation.
“As the number of people affected by dementia increases, so does the need for services. This year, we hope to raise over $90,000 for local programs and services,” reads a recent release.
For those interested in getting involved, you can learn more online.
The walk in Brighton is happening Sunday, May 25, and starts at the Ontario Street Boat Launch. The inaugural walk was made possible with help through a Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund grant.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
