• Awarded on: February 2, 2016

Kamloops, British Columbia
After being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease in 2013, Linda Blanchet began volunteering with both the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia, alongside her husband, Paul. She served as the face of Kamloops' Walk for Memories in 2014, raising over $30 000 that year alone, and continues to foster inclusivity through the Dementia-Friendly Communities initiative, which works to reduce stigma and support people living with dementia through education and community-building programs.