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Dear friends,
Recently, I got back from my trip
to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and to meet with caregivers in
north-western Ontario and the three Prairie Provinces. I was on the road for
two months travelling over 10.000 km. I went with the support of Alzheimer
Ontario and Alzheimer Perth. The trip was to be the first leg in my
cross-country tour to talk to caregivers about life after Alzheimer’s, to
raise awareness for dementia and offer my book for sale. Many caregivers who
have already read the book assured me that the story of our long struggle with
Alzheimer’s had inspired them and given them hope for the future.
As it turned out I
only got to meet with caregivers in the Edmonton area, where I got a warm
reception. I met with many caregivers in that vicinity, and a large percentage
of them did also buy my book, “Miles for Memories.” The proceeds of the sale
of the book, after expenses, are being used to raise awareness for dementia.
However, by getting to meet with caregivers in only a few locations, the trip
turned out to be very expensive for me.
I wish to thank Debbie
Deichert and the Alzheimer Perth staff and Ross Taylor from “Ross
Bike Works” for their involvement in
replacing my Norco
Outremont bike, which was stolen in Winnipeg, with a brand new Giant bike.
Also the wonderful people of Stratford and area who came out and donated the
funds for the new bike. Woodcock Bros and Jim Hunt for delivering it to me in
Edmonton. I can tell you that when the bike arrived it lifted my spirits. What
you did together was a Classic Stratford Community Act. My thanks to each and
every one of you.
Jeff Timmermans
Article: "New chapter in Cross-Canada
Trek"
- Stratford Beacon Herald
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