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Residents invited to make it a Breakfast to Remember
Neuroscientist and acclaimed author featured at Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser
This winter, East Kootenay residents can take action to support people affected by dementia at Breakfast to Remember, a virtual fundraising breakfast event in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. And their participation can help support the Society’s programs and services that help local residents living with dementia, their families, and their caregivers.
The event will feature a keynote address and live Q&A with Dr. Lisa Genova, neuroscientist, speaker and international and New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice.
Genova holds a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard University and has captured a special place in contemporary fiction, writing stories that are equally inspired by neuroscience and the human spirit. Her first TED talk on brain health has been viewed more than five million times, with her most recent talk garnering more than one million views in its first month alone.
Genova’s extensively-researched fiction describes the unique journeys of people living with neurological diseases and disorders. She writes with passion and accuracy to educate, demystify, destigmatize and ultimately inspire support for care and scientific research.
“We’re thrilled to welcome such an inspiring and accomplished speaker to our breakfast,” said Jen Lyle, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Lisa Genova understands all the ways dementia can change a person’s life – as well as the neuroscience behind the changes and the actions we can all take now to improve brain health. With the number of people living with dementia on the rise, there is no better time to come together and learn while helping provide critical support needed today.”
Annual Breakfast to Remember events bring B.C. business leaders together to hear inspiring talks and help raise critical funds for Alzheimer Society of B.C. programs and services, including increased virtual programming.
Funds raised also enable dementia research in B.C. Programs and services help Cranbrook, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Sparwood and other East Kootenay residents living with dementia, their families, and their caregivers.
Following the success of last year’s event in a virtual format, Kootenays and other B.C. residents once again have the opportunity to join the fundraiser to help show people affected by dementia they’re not alone.
Breakfast to Remember is set for Thursday, March 3, from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Tickets include access to an exclusive research event, a live discussion about the latest research here in B.C. To learn more, or to purchase tickets, visit BreakfastToRemember.ca.
Lead image: Dr. Lisa Genova, neuroscientist, TED Talk speaker and best selling author is the keynote speaker of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Breakfast to Remember on March 3, 2022. Photo submitted
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
