Royal Purple’s Brain Boogie Walk raises funds for SBIA

By Joan Janzen

Kindersley’s Second Annual Brain Boogie Walk is just around the bend and is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the Kindersley Walking Trail. Darlene May from the Royal Purple said the walk raises funds for the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA). SBIA supports brain injury prevention and programs for survivors and their families.

Anyone wanting to participate is asked to meet at the camp kitchen. Everyone who brings a donation of $40 or more will receive a t-shirt, and SBIA will issue tax receipts for donations over $20.

Darlene recalls the first Brain Boogie Walk, held in Kindersley last year, took place on a cold and windy day with only seven participants. Nevertheless, thanks to the dedication of this group, they were able to give $996.00 to SBIA.

Once again, six members of the Royal Purple will be canvassing for donations from now until the day of the walk, which is held during Royal Purple Week. This week acknowledges the volunteers and the work they do.

Darlene explained that the funds raised help with programming, family support speakers, and camping at Arlington Beach for both survivors and their family members and friends. Although anyone is welcome to drop in on May 18th to join the walk, Darlene said it would be helpful if people would phone her at 306-460-8947 to pre-register. This would enable her to have a sufficient number of t-shirts on hand for those people needing one.

The Brain Boogie Walk is an awesome opportunity to get some exercise and support a worthwhile cause.