13th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Breakfast Presented by Extendicare

The Alzheimer Society of York Region invites you to join us at our:

“13th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Breakfast”
Presented by Extendicare

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Oakview Terrace

13256 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill

(Between Bloomington Road and Stouffville Sideroad)

Tickets $25.00 Each

To purchase tickets click here or call our office at (905) 895-1337 or 1-888 414-5550

Nothing’s better than a delicious breakfast, especially if you don’t have to make it. What makes this particular breakfast special is that you’ll also be supporting your local Alzheimer Society. The Alzheimer Society of York Region invites you to participate in our 13th “Annual Alzheimer Awareness Breakfast”, presented by Extendicare.

This year we are pleased to have guest speaker - Chris Wynn, writer, director, editor and producer of the feature documentary FORGETFUL NOT FORGOTTEN. The documentary is an intimate portrait of a family coming to grips with the realities of early-onset Alzheimer's disease as Chris chronicles his family's journey when his father John is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 57.

*DVD copies of the film will be available for purchase after the screening*

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For every person affected by Alzheimer’s disease, 10 to 12 others are directly impacted. These include caregivers such as family members, friends and neighbours; employers and healthcare workers.