The Hamlets will have a food truck and silent auction on Monday, May 17 to raise funds for the local Alzheimer's Society (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

By Chad Klassen

ALZHEIMER'S FUNDRAISER

The Hamlets hosting fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Society in Kamloops

May 14, 2021 | 10:02 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Hamlets at Westsyde is hosting a fundraiser next week that’ll benefit the Alzheimer’s Society in Kamloops, and it’s encouraging everyone in the community to come to the care home and contribute to the great cause.

The fundraiser will happen at The Hamlets this coming Monday, May 17. With a food truck outside, and a silent auction inside, the facility is hoping to raise $5,000 for the local Alzheimer’s Society.

“In addition to the silent auction, we’re holding a 50/50 draw. As well, we’re having the Valhalla Smoked Meat truck on site from 11 a.m. on and $10 from every meal purchased is going to the Alzheimer’s Society,” said The Hamlets GM Bob Attfield. “We’re looking forward to the community being involved. We’re going to be inviting the employees at the stores across the street and we’re welcoming the community to join us to support this great cause.”

The Hamlets is one of a few care homes in Kamloops raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society. All the money from this fundraiser in particular will go back into education about the degenerative brain disease.

Week in Review

Week in Review: Week of Oct. 21

6h ago

Two and Out

PETERS: Facing caucus revolt, Justin Trudeau could learn from Joe Biden

Oct 25, 2024

Looped In

LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: October 24, 2024

Oct 25, 2024

“It goes towards education of the families, as well as education of our staff,” noted Attfield. “So it’s very worthwhile and helpful in terms of us being able to provide the resources and services that we do to our residents and their families.”