Renfrew Walks for Memories

Last Sunday, Renfrew North rounded up the troops and set out for Duncan. We jumped on a bus, courtesy of the School, and arrived at the Cowichan Sportsplex full of energy and enthusiasm. Our mission: complete laps around the track by running or walking in support of Alzheimer’s for the Walk for Memories. This was our second year attending the walk. It’s an event very near to our hearts as our House Director’s family has been touched by this disease. Feeling this closeness to the cause may have been a contributing factor to our successful morning. Once we arrived and donated our toonies, we met up with Ms. Conroy’s family. Ricky Martin, Ms. Conroy’s mother’s Boston Terrier (who is more pig than dog), quickly stole the show as usual. We were happy to see Mr. Sarsfield and Lucy (his furry friend), and enjoyed posing for photos with them.

We ran, skipped, jogged and walked, chatting in the bright sunshine all the while. We learned at the event that there are 770,000 individuals and families living with dementia in B.C. We also found out towards the end that this year’s event, before all the money had been completely added up, had surpassed last year’s amount coming in around $12,000. After our walk/run we mingled with Ms. Conroy’s family, particularly Ricky Martin (who had an appetite for Amanda’s chicken wrap), before dispersing. The morning panned out to be more than a civic contribution, but rather, a contribution that gave back both to the cause and to the people who participated. With a little personal investment, we made the day memorable for Renfrew North and helped out an important cause.

– Jacqueline S. ’10 (Renfrew North)