Fundraising Events

Throughout the year, the Society hosts several special events to raise funds for support and education programs. Our events offer participants two rewards. You can come out and have some fun, while at the same time, financially support our much-needed services.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb January 2012

Alzheimer Society Durham CEO Chris Braney is endeavouring to raise Alzheimer awareness by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! Click here to find out how you can support Chris.

Walk for Memories Sunday January 29th 2012

Stay tuned for further details about our 2012 Walk for Memories. In 2011 over 200  energetic walkers raised $35,000 in support of individuals and families who are affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Visit our Walk for Memories webpage to see photos and more!     


Perk Up Your Coffee Break 2011

Coffee Break is a national fundraiser held each fall. The Society is always looking for new hosts to participate in the event. The event is easy to host and is flexible to suit your needs. You can host a Coffee Break as part of a staff dress down day, an afternoon tea, parent-teacher night events or in so many other ways. All promotional materials are provided. To learn more, contact our office.

Visit Coffee Break page to learn more about Coffee Break!

20th Chocolate Lovers' Luncheonchocolate_cake

Thank you to everyone who made the 20th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Luncheon a sweet success. We are grateful for our generous supporters, whether a guest, volunteer, sponsor or donor of desserts or prizes, you helped us raise nearly $20,000 this year (an increase of almost $4000 from last year!!). Click here to see photos and more.

Durham North Forget Me Not Walk

Thank you to all who joined us on Sunday October 16th, 2011 for the 5th Annual Durham North Forget Me Not Walk at the lovely Wooden Sticks and Countryside Preserve in Uxbridge. 

To see the results and photos from October 2011, please Click Here

Wine Tasting at Prego, featuring Kemp Stewart of Hillier Creek Estates

The wine tasting fundraiser was a great success and we would like to thank our guests for supporting Chris Braney's climb to Mount Kilimanjaro! Donations will remain open until January 9th 2012, to make a donation call 905-576-2567 / 1-888-301-1106 or online at  https://alzheimerdurham.com/donate.html  See event photos here!


Host an Event of Your Own

Events can be planned by individuals or businesses and are supported by Alzheimer Society Durham Region. For example, a golf tournament or a barbecue can be organized and the proceeds can go to the Society. We will promote the event through the media, and lend our name, logo and banner. Click here for Third Party Events page.

If you, your company, or social club is planning an event, you can help by naming Alzheimer Society Durham Region as your charity of choice. Please feel free to contact our office at 905-576-2567 for more information or e-mail us.

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Fundraising Events

Throughout the year, the Society hosts several special events to raise funds for support and education programs. Donations/pledges for the individual events can be made online by clicking on the DONATE icon at the top of the webpage.

Upcoming Events

  • Walk for Memories
  • Chocolate Lovers' Luncheon
  • Perk Up Your Coffee Break
  • Wine Tasting Event
  • Durham North Forget Me Not Walk
  • Host an Event of Your Own!

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