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NEWS! We are very privileged to have a member of the Guelph community, Christina Pilgrim, participating in this year's Ascent for Alzheimer's, a fundraising event organized by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Christina has decided to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. At 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain on the continent of Africa. More than 130 Canadians have literally climbed mountains in the fight against Alzheimer’s, reaching for the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro as part of Ascent for Alzheimer’s. August 27, 2009 Publication: Guelph native to climb
Mount Kilimanjaro for Alzheimer’s disease
“One of the hardest days on the
mountain is going to be World Alzheimer’s Day, a day dedicated to everyone
faced with the uphill battle of Alzheimer’s disease. It will be a great thing
to reflect on while climbing that day.” – Christina Pilgrim, Guelph, ON August 27, 2009, Toronto, ON
- Christina
Pilgrim, a 27-year-old Guelph native, will start climbing to the peak of
19,340-foot Mount Kilimanjaro on September 15 as part of the annual Ascent
for Alzheimer's. One of two Ontarians in the seven-member Canadian team,
Christina is climbing to raise funds for local programs and services at the
Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington in memory of her grandmother, who battled
Alzheimer’s for 10 years, and to support her clients at St. Joseph's Health Centre,
where she is a Senior Programmer for Outreach Services. Each Ascent climber has
committed to raise $10,000 to support their local Alzheimer Society.
Christina’s personal goal is $20,000 and so far has received $16,000 in
donations. “Christina
is a real inspiration to all of us at the Alzheimer Society of
Guelph-Wellington,” says Paul Visschedyk, Executive Director. “The funds she
has raised will significantly impact local residents that rely on our services.
We’re proud to support her trek to Mount Kilimanjaro and wish her and the rest
of the team much success.” Since 1998, more
than 130 Canadians have participated in the Ascent in the fight against
Alzheimer's disease. By reaching the summit, Christina hopes to represent the
everyday joys and successes of people battling Alzheimer’s and to spread
awareness about this devastating disease. Every
15 minutes, someone in Ontario is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a
related dementia. The disease also exacts a huge toll on their families and
caregivers whose numbers are estimated at 7.5 million Canadians – or one in
four families. To support Christina’s journey, please visit her website www.myclimb.ca. If you would like to support Christina, please visit her webpage HERE or call our office at 519-836-7672. To learn more about Ascent for Alzheimer's, please visit http://www.alzheimerbc.org/ascent.php.
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