Breakfast to Remember fundraising events help us build dementia-friendly communities
Business and community leaders raise awareness at the Breakfast to Remember in Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria to help build dementia-friendly communities while raising valuable funds to support people affected by dementia.
Leaders from across sectors are coming together at the Breakfast to Remember in Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria to show their support for British Columbians affected by dementia. These impactful events feature thought provoking and inspirational talks from engaged business and community leaders regarding the issues and realities facing people affected by dementia. Funds raised support the work of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
In Kelowna, a panel of local leaders will discuss the impact of climate-related emergencies on people affected by the disease from their unique perspectives. Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund and Better Group CEO Kyle Simourd will recount the devastating McDougall Creek wildfires, while Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch will share the latest research on the impact of heat domes and how to provide person-centred care for older adults and people with lifelong disabilities. Allison Knittig, Minds in Motion® fitness instructor, will close with an inspiring speech on her family's dementia journey.
Our next stop is in Vancouver to hear from featured speaker Eric Carlson, core Founder and CEO, Anthem Properties Group, and Dr. Heather Cooke, who brings over 25 years of experience working in dementia care as a research and knowledge mobilizer. As well, Jean Collins of “The Kathy Project” will share her caregiving journey and talk about how she and her family have attracted millions of TikTok views by talking about their experience with the disease.
Finally, in Victoria, Terry Lake, CEO, BC Care Providers Association, will share how people can act to support the growing number of British Columbians affected by dementia, Dr. Mariko Sakamoto will share her research on the perspectives of older people living with complex and chronic conditions and Karla Thomson will share her experience as a caregiver for her husband.
Funds raised at these important events will support the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s programs and services for anyone on the dementia journey, as well as enable dementia research. "It's inspiring to see guests from an array of fields come together and show their support at Breakfast to Remember," Say Cathryn France, Chief Development Officer, Alzheimer Society of B.C. “We’re seeing the number of people living with dementia on the rise and it’s important to raise awareness and break the stigma.”
Be a leader in your community and join us to change the future of dementia.
Secure your seats today! Tickets available at BreakfastToRemember.ca.