Mr. Speaker, the ninth annual RONA Memory Walk is taking place on May 31, 2009. This year's walk marks a special anniversary, namely, the 20th anniversary of the Alzheimer Society of Lanaudière. The original walk for this cause in all of Quebec, the Lanaudière walk will take place with “family” as its theme.
Everyone is invited to take part in this walk and to raise funds in support of people who have this disease, as well as their loved ones. All the money raised will help to improve regional services. The Alzheimer Society of Lanaudière helps more than 6,000 people who have Alzheimer's disease and supports more and more natural caregivers who must also live with this disease.
I wish to sincerely congratulate all the volunteers and the organizers of this event. I would also like to commend the dedication shown by Janie Duval, the chair of the board of directors, Dr. Jean-Pierre Boucher, honorary president, and Magalie Dumas, director general of the society.
I therefore invite everyone to join me on May 31, 2009, in Joliette for the walk to support the Alzheimer Society.