Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia has received more than $30,000 from last year’s PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk.

More than 1,000 women and girls participated in last October’s event, raising a $16,815 in race fees alone, according to a press release from the charity.

A matching figure was contributed by PartnerRe, making the total donation $33,631.

AAD president Elizabeth Stewart said in a statement: “This is greatly appreciated by our charity and it will go directly to people in need.

“Specifically, the PartnerRe 5K donation will fund free dementia-specific occupational therapy services for people in Bermuda living with dementia.

“This includes cognitive and functional assessments, home-safety assessments, care planning, plus education for caregivers and family members.

“As one of the core services that AAD provides, we appreciate having this funding, as it will allow us to continue providing these types of services free of charge.”

AAD is dedicated to supporting people living with dementia and their families, along with advocating for quality care.

Jaime Masters of PartnerRe said: “The PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk is one of the largest all-female sporting events in Bermuda and has raised more than $400,000 over the years for female-related causes here.

“The 2015 race marked 18 years of ‘Women helping Women’ and all participants helped us reach this substantial donation that will support a very important Bermuda charity. Dementia affects many people in our community, especially women, and this donation will help AAD make a difference in their lives.”

Race director Rose-Anna Hoey said: “MAAC is grateful to PartnerRe for making this size of donation possible and for its partnership on this event over so many years.

“Our club would also like to thank all participants who helped make the 2015 event a great race once again, and whose race entry fees contributed to this fantastic donation to a very worthy cause.”

For more information on AAD, contact 707-0600 or alzbermuda@yahoo.com, or visit http://www.alzbermuda.com.