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THUNDER BAY - With the Manulife Walk for Memories pledge drive set to launch in Thunder Bay this December, a local group has stepped up the challenge early. For a 3rd straight year the Lakehead Express U18 Girls Soccer Club will be hosting their Walk for Memories on Wednesday, December 2nd at the Sports Dome in Thunder Bay. The media is cordially invited to attend.

The soccer team chose fundraising for the Alzheimer Society as the coach felt it was important to pick something that many of the girls might relate to (relatives with dementia). The girls have already fundraised in previous years for the homeless, cancer, youth initiatives and third world countries through school. Last year they raised $1,215 for the Manulife Walk for Memories.

With an estimated 185,000 Ontarians living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, the Manulife Walk For Memories plays a critical role in supporting individuals and their families facing this disease. In 2009, more than 38,000 people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Now is the time to make a difference and 'Walk For Memories'! Take your brain for a walk and help your local Society by joining the Manulife Walk for Memories in your community: www.walkformemories.ca.

Currently, Alzheimer’s disease costs Ontario taxpayers $7 billion a year. Unless changes are made to funding research and developing community services and programs, Alzheimer’s disease will overwhelm Ontario’s health care system.

The Lakehead Express Girls and the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay appreciatively recognize the support received from Sports dome staff for donating one of their soccer fields for the girls to walk / run on. Throughout the district, the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay provides help for today by providing care and support for individuals and families living with the disease, and hope for tomorrow by fundraising for a cure.

Details:
What: Lakehead Express U18 Girls Soccer Club – Walk for Memories
Where: Sports Dome, CLE Grounds, 141 Northern Ave, Thunder Bay
When: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 8:00 p.m.

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