Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent. (Photo courtesy of ASCK via Facebook).Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent. (Photo courtesy of ASCK via Facebook).
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Local fundraiser looks to support Alzheimer Society

A “Go Blue or Go Home” fundraiser to support the Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent (ASCK) is set to launch on Monday to mark World Alzheimer's Day.

The ASCK has partnered with Nest Realty to raise funds and awareness of the thousands of Chatham-Kent residents and families affected by dementia.

The organization along with Nest Realty originally planned to host a fundraising event this year but had to shift gears because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the two are holding a raffle fundraiser where residents can buy tickets for the chance to win one of three prizes, with a total value of over $5,000.

Nest Realty chose to partner with ASCK as employees at the real estate brokerage have people in their lives living with Alzheimer's and dementia. There are over 3,000 people living with dementia in Chatham-Kent, according to the ASCK.

"Dementia can occur in people in their 50s, 40s, and even 30s, and it can be present in the brain for up to 25 years before symptoms occur," read a release from ASCK. "The stigma linked to dementia remains existent as the prevalence of dementia steadily increases."

Raffle tickets to support the ASCK will be sold at $10 for one ticket or $20 for three tickets.

Tickets can be purchased via e-transfer or in person. Those who want to pay cash can do so at the Nest Realty office at 5 Llewellyn Street in Chatham. Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. E-Transfers can be made to becca@nestrealty.ca with the password “goblue”. People are asked to include a name, home address, phone number, email address, the number of tickets requested, and the total paid in the transfer. A picture of the purchased tickets will then be emailed or they can be picked up at the Nest Realty office.

Chatham-Kent residents will also have a chance to win $100 in cash by posting a picture of themselves wearing blue to either Facebook or Instagram on September 21. Posts will need to include the hashtag #GoBlueforAlz and need to tag Nest Realty and ASCK. A random winner will be drawn for the cash prize on September 22.

The raffle winners will be drawn on October 21. Winners must be at least 19 years of age and all winners must pick up the prize within 48 hours.

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