OPTIMIST TOP UP ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WALK OF MEMORIES

Cheque Presentation  UXBRIDGE, Oct 19.. Being involved with second annual Durham North Walk for Memories operated by the Alzheimer Society of Durham is a rewarding experience. Eloi Dalcourt a dedicated family man from Oshawa and a loyal member assuming a variety of duties as a “Friend of the Optimist Club of Oshawa” is one numerous individuals who suffers from this dreadful health problem in Canada.  Now 77 this retired General Motors of Canada employee had three family generations attend and participate via the picuresque trails of the countryside preserves near Wooden Sticks Golf Course.It was a heart warming experience. All fifteen Dalcourt family members walked the 4 km trail successfully. Laurie Docimo the Fund Development Convenor for Durham Region located here in Oshawa was excited about the final dollars raised as local business, service clubs, individual donations collected $12,598.00. Our Oshawa membership who serve our mandate of “Supporting Our Youth & Community Since ‘82″ immediately topped up total donating an additional  $402.00 bringing the Walk Of Memories to a even $13,000.00. Mrs Flo Dalcourt is not only a great caregiver but she’s a cancer patient still receiving treament at Lakeridge Health Cancer Centre in Oshawa. This event was a wonderful experience about life itself and certainly opens your eyes about one’s own individual health. This decease effects everyone especially the immediate family, love ones and friends. Anyone can help, volunteers and dollars are always required. Alxheimer Society of Durham is located in Oshawa at 419 King St. West Suite 207 in Oshawa, via telephone at 905-576-2567, toll free 1-888-301-1106, fax 906-576-2033, their email is info@alzheimerdurham.com and they have a website at www.alzheimerdurham.com,

Their mission statement – it’s simple and to the point and reads:The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is to improve the quality of life of people with this desease or a related dementia and their care partners.

The Optimist Club of Oshawa and it’s are proud that we could help.

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