We are excited to introduce the Hope for Dementia’s Step Challenge, a brand-new initiative that encourages physical activity while raising critical funds to support our programs that aim to prevent dementia and promote cognitive health.
The theme of the Step Challenge is Move for a Healthy Mind, Move for a Healthy Community, because physical activity is an important way to potentially reduce the risks of dementia.
The Step Challenge involves setting a goal to raise funds while doing a physical activity.
- Examples of activities: walking, step climbing, running, bike ride, golf game, yoga, dancing, car wash, soccer tournament, hockey camp, …
Why Participate?
- Physical activity improves mental and cognitive health, reducing dementia risk.
- Corporate participation fosters team building, productivity, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
- Contributions directly support Hope for Dementia’s programs promoting wellness and brain health.
Every action you take helps us reach our goal of supporting seniors in adopting healthier lifestyles to reduce dementia risk factors. Whether you walk, run, or move in your own way, your participation and contribution make a difference!
Our goal is to raise $50,000
- $50: Provides 1 meal a week for 2 weeks for a person living with dementia.
- $100: Provides 3sets of exercise equipment for seniors in our Move for a Healthy Mind Program.
- $250: Provides 2 food baskets for 2 group meals, supporting 10 participants in our Mindful Eating for Healthy Minds Program.
- $500: Supplies 10 activity kits for our Intergenerational Learning Program, promoting connection and cognitive stimulation.
- $1500: Equips 10 boxes of items for cognitive stimulation activities in the Busy Box. Better Brain. program, promoting mental acuity.
- $5000: Enables the purchase of 10 iPads or tablets, facilitating participation in the Just Connect and Intergenerational Learning Programs, and enhancing mental stimulation and socialisation.
Starting now, you can sign up and begin raising funds.
- Join as a corporation– Create teams, track progress, and compete to raise the most funds while promoting employee wellness, teamwork, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
- Join as an individual– Set your personal step goals, stay active, and make a meaningful impact on dementia prevention.
Create a team or join a team online.
Make every activity count – Participants can choose the Hope for Dementia Program for which they raise funds.
- Intergenerational Learning
- Healthy Food. Healthy Brain.
- Busy Box. Better Brain.
- Mindful Eating. Healthy Minds.
- Move for a Healthy Mind
When making your donation for a specific program, indicate the name of the program in your message.
Not a member of a team?
Make your donation directly to Hope for Dementia’s Stepping for Hope team online.
Great prizes and surprises!
Throughout the Step Challenge, Hope for Dementia will give away surprise gifts. At the end of the Step Challenge, individuals and teams that raised the most funds will be awarded special prizes.
Prizes for the three teams that raise the most funds
- 10 tickets to the Hope for Dementia Gala & trophy
- Kits with metallic water bottles for all members, keychains, bracelets & hats
- Hope for Dementia branded caps and pens
Prizes for the three highest individual fund raisers
- Fitbit Inspire 3
- Skullcandy Push Play Active Ear Buds
- $50 gift card
Sign up today and help us take a step toward a healthier future.
