The mission of a world without dementia is not a job for me - it's deeply personal.

My Nonna Cesira lived with Alzheimer’s disease and she was taken away from us way too early. 

Dementia caused the longest goodbye with a woman that was fiercely independent and progressive, and has influenced who I am today. 

Every day as the CEO of Alzheimer Society of Canada – but more importantly as granddaughter, daughter, mother, partner and friend –  I am deeply motivated to be an ambassador for dementia so that no one experiences walking this journey alone.  

That's why I am walking in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s to show my support - with fundraising and presence - for the Alzheimer Society of Toronto on Saturday, May 30th, 2026.

Every dollar raised goes directly to the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto to support those living with dementia and their care partners.

How you can show your support:

• Join Alzheimer Society of Canada team and walk with us on May 30 in Toronto
• If you are not near Toronto, find a walk near you to!  There are walks in communities right across Canada happening May 30/31 to raise awareness and raise essential funds for your local community
• Donate to any member of the Alzheimer Society of Canada team.  I will personally match the gift, doubling impact (up to $1000)

• Beyond the walk, you can help every day but normalizing the conversation with conversation about brain health and dementias including alzheimer's.    

Thanks to you, Societies from coast-to-coast-to-coast are there for our family, friends and neighbours when they need to navigate the journey with this disease.

With gratitude,

Christina