STORIES
“Life gets turned upside down by this diagnosis;
it changes roles and responsibilities for everyone.”
CINDY M. – WIFE & PRIMARY CARE PARTNER
Everyone feels welcome
Profile: Susie Dooley, Volunteer Coordinator (with Myrla at 2019 Calgary Volunteer Fair) I joined YouQuest in January 2019 after hearing about the charity at a speaker series on dementia at the Calgary Public Library. People are intrigued by my volunteer work at...
A kind gesture
It all started with a first gesture by Russell Kane with Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial who was keen to recognize our cause in honour of former club member John McCaffery. Rotary is well-known for its mantra of ‘service above self’ and we have since presented to...
A dynamic campus
SAIT Athletics & Recreation Partnership Our heartfelt thanks to Budd Brazier at SAIT Athletics & Recreation for access to the Wellness Centre and exceptional staff who are always ready to make our day go smoothly. Campus life suits us just fine as we blend in...
A leader in innovation
Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) was our first major funder that facilitated the September 2018 YouQuest launch through their Spark Program for early-stage innovations. Recognizing that...
Our donors, we thank you all
Our individual donors are truly extraordinary … Whether it is a personal connection to dementia within one’s circle or just a genuine caring for our YouQuest mission, there is nothing quite like individual donors who give a gift to sustain our unique services. These...
“Everyone feels welcome”
“YouQuest creates an environment where everyone feels welcome." Profile: Susie Dooley, Volunteer Coordinator (below right, with Myrla at Calgary Volunteer Fair) I joined YouQuest in January 2019 after hearing about the charity at a speaker series on dementia at the...
HOW YOU CAN HELP
FAMILY + FRIENDS
VOLUNTEERS
SUPPORTERS
“You don’t really realize you have all these people in your life
until they’re gone”
JOHN M. – DIAGNOSED; DISC GOLF EXPERT