Why I Play - SCOTIABANK PRO-AM FOR ALZHEIMER'S™

Your participation in the Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s in support of Baycrest is a badge of honour. Whether you’re a hockey pro or an amateur fan of the game, we want you to tell the world why this event means so much to so many.

As our population ages, the number of people with dementia or cognitive impairment in Canada is expected to almost double to about 1.4 million by 2031. When you support Baycrest, you’re supporting work that helps to preserve and extend the cognitive and emotional well-being of older adults.

Our alumni and participants shared their videos and pictures with us. Have a look and consider sharing your “Why I Play” picture or video with us too!

Why we play

Matthew Barnaby

Raffi Torres

Mike Krushelnyski

Carlo Coliacovo

Tiger Williams

Vince Malette: Honourary All-Star

Joana & Vince

Amanda Malette

Vince’s granddaughter

Vince’s grandson

Want to show your support? Here's how:

1. Download the Why I Play sign and fill in your personal reason for playing. It could be:

A personal connection to the cause such as “For my grandparent, parent” (someone close to you), OR
A concern you have around brain health and aging “Research into concussions", or "Alzheimer’s research", or "Brain Health”, OR
Something fun like “To get back on the ice!”

2. Next, share your Why I Play sign (and video) with friends, family and acquaintances, to help raise more funds. Use your sign/video by:

Posting it on social media
Putting it on your personal fundraising page
Sending us a copy so we can share it with the wider community

Keep it short for the sign, but remember any extra details for your video.

When you're ready, click here to find all the steps and suggested tips on how to record your 30-second video.

Now sit back, watch your fundraising total grow, get excited about increasing your team's chances of drafting that pro hockey alumnus you've always wanted to play with, and feel good that you’re helping to defeat dementia.