I’m raising money in support of Baycrest by participating in the 2025 Mattamy Homes Bike For Brain Health.

Why am I doing this? My dear grandmother suffered from dementia. I was so happy I got to see her the last 2 times I went back to the Philippines before her passing. The last time was very hard because she could not remember me and saw me as a stranger in the house. Someone would then have to remind her who I was only to ask again moments later who the man was in the house. It is something I hope no one will ever have to experience, looking into the eyes of a loved one hoping to create another memory only to see locked memories they can no longer share. 

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 making a donation, you are helping to make a difference the critical work Baycrest is leading in dementia research, innovation, care and education globally.