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According to recent statistics from the Alzheimer Society of Canada, more than 500,000 Canadians currently have Alzheimer's disease. This figure is expected to skyrocket to 1.1 million by 2038.

Perhaps most alarmingly, the society says, a recent survey showed more than half of the respondents lived with symptoms of dementia for a year or more before consulting a doctor because they didn't have the necessary facts.

The national society, and its local chapter here in Leeds and Grenville, want to change this. January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. In its honour, the Alzheimer Society of Leeds and Grenville (ASLG) is once again participating in the nation-wide Walk for Memories. The local walk takes place at the 1000 Islands Mall on January 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Registration begins in the mall's Community Room at 11:30 a.m.

"Last year we raised over $25,000, which is pretty good for a small town," ASLG executive director Denise Wood told The Recorder and Times. "We're aiming for $25,000 again this year."

Wood said approximately 120 walkers took part in last year's event and she hopes to see as many or more strolling through the mall this year.

"It's a really good day," she said.

She said the ASLG receives 60 per cent of its operating budget through fundraising events such as the walk, which is it biggest fundraiser of the year.

It is an event she compares to the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life events that take place across the country each spring and summer.

"I think it's got a more personal note is you're doing it for someone that you are trying to remember," she said. "I think that's what sets it aside in terms of walks.". Continue to read: recorder.ca

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