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Lakes District invited to take a coffee break

September is World Alzheimer鈥檚 Month and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is inviting Lakes District residents to bring their friends, co-workers or customers together throughout the month 鈥 or in October 鈥 by hosting a Coffee Break庐 fundraiser.

September is World Alzheimer鈥檚 Month and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is inviting Lakes District residents to bring their friends, co-workers or customers together throughout the month 鈥 or in October 鈥 by hosting a Coffee Break庐 fundraiser.

Funds raised at the events will help support local programs and services for people affected by dementia, as well as enabling research into the causes of and cure for dementia.

Hosting a Coffee Break庐 event is as simple as offering a cup of coffee, tea or other treat in exchange for a donation. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. makes it easy by sending hosts a complimentary kit with everything they need to get started 鈥 including the coffee. Hosts then pick their date, decide where they would like to hold their Coffee Break庐, and invite their network.

鈥淎 recipe for an outstanding Coffee Break庐 is an enthusiastic host, some creativity and a supportive community,鈥 says Cathryn France, director of resource development at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. 鈥淭he fundraiser is truly a wonderful yet easy way for Lakes District residents to raise awareness about dementia, reduce stigma and make a difference in their community.鈥

Coffee Break庐 events are unique because hosts can make them exactly what they want them to be. Not a fan of coffee? Serve tea, milkshakes or wine. Hosts can also bake treats and organize games to boost their fundraising.

Local businesses can show their support in two ways: by hosting a Coffee Break庐 for their staff and customers, or by asking the Society for a Forget Me Not flower kit. This complimentary kit includes Forget Me Not flower cardboard cut-outs that will help businesses raise funds and awareness. Merchants can add the flower鈥檚 UPC code to inventory and invite customers to exchange a flower for a donation.

Funds raised at Coffee Break庐 events will support local programs and services for people affected by dementia, as well as enabling research into the causes of and cure for dementia. The public awareness generated by these events will also help build a dementia-friendly society: a place where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, included and supported.

To learn more or to register to host a Coffee Break庐, visit or contact Glen Mountfield at gmountfield@alzheimerbc.org or 604-742-4948.



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