Fundraise and participate

Thank you for supporting York Region residents impacted by dementia: host an an event, participate in an Alzheimer Society of York Region's event, raise awareness or donate to help ensure programs and services are available to those who need them.

Bottoms of blue balloons in the air

The Alzheimer Society of York Region relies on fundraising to support programs and services for people on the dementia journey. Learn more about how you can host a fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Audrey Martin on Upsplash.  

There are many ways to help York Region residents impacted by dementia.

Host a fundraiser (Anything for Alzheimer's).
create a team or sign up individually for the Walk for Alzheimer's.
volunteer your time.

Contact the fund development team at (905) 726-3477 or [email protected]

 

Be a fundraiser

Be a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of York Region on your time on your terms!

The Alzheimer Society of York Region relies on people like you to help us support people living with dementia, and generate new knowledge about this fatal disease.

Here are some ways that you can help us generate even more funds for our mission.

  • Encourage people to donate to AS York instead of bringing a hostess gift
  • Ask your company to support AS York and York Region residents impacted by dementia over the holidays
  • Ask about employee matching programs
  • Host a bake sale, smoothie bar or hot chocolate station
  • Have a garage sale or car in support of AS York

Alzheimer Society of York Region annual events

The Alzheimer Society of York Region hosts an number of events each year. People can support them by purchasing a sponsorship; sharing the information with friends or family; volunteering; and attending the event.

Annual events include:

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's

The 2023 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is being held on Saturday, May 27 at Lake Wilcox Park in Richmond Hill.

Check-in at 8:00 am

Presentations 8:30 am

Walk 9:00 am

See our walk page for more.

 

 

 

Decide to host a fundraising event?

Karen Bond, Fund Development Team Lead, at [email protected] and let her know about your event and share your social media handles so we can thank you on our platforms.

During the event tag us so we can share your posts.

Facebook: alzheimersocietyyork
Twitter: asyork1
Instagram: alzheimeryr
LinkedIn: bit.ly/ASYorkLinkedIn

AS York Online Store

The Alzheimer Society of York Region online store allows you to purchase items in support of families, friends and neighbours impacted by dementia.