To my Family and Friends,

I’m raising money in support of Baycrest by participating in the 2026 Mattamy Homes Bike For Brain Health. I have been honoured to do this ride for several years.

I am thankful for your generosity in the past toward this charity.

My team name is "Diamonds" "May your sparkle last a lifetime"and I am thrilled that it keeps growing. I invite you to train and join for either 30, 60 or 90km

I am riding in honour of my 93 year old father and the many I know who have someone who has passed or who presently struggle. My Dad was lucky to have been a candidate for a study at the Rotman Research Institue at Baycrest - a cutting edge advanced research institute to defeat dementia. The study has ended. He is doing somewhat well but has his challenges. He is now 94.

In 2020, an estimated 564,000 Canadians were living with dementia. By 2031, that number is projected to climb to 937,000 Canadians living with dementia without intervention.

By choosing to donate to Baycrest this year, you will be contributing to cutting edge research and knowledge sharing thus improving brain health for everyone.

Thank you once again for considering to donate!!

Alyssa Berman