Soup's On fundraiser supports the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District.

Local care homes, restaurants and community groups served eight different soups at a fundraiser to support the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District, which provides services and resources for people living with dementia and their families.

The Soup's On fundraiser brought local businesses, care homes and emergency services together to support the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District. Eight teams served a variety of soups and offered portions ranging from small samplers to 12-ounce bowls. The event was held to raise funds for the society's services for people living with dementia and their families. The Alzheimer Society's office is located at 122 Second St. W. What happened: - Eight teams took part, including Southbridge Cornwall Long-term Care, Chartwell Retirement Residences, Tauro Restaurant and Farm Boy, along with community groups such as the Cornwall Police Service, the RCMP, Walmart Logistics and SDG Taekwondo. - Event goers could try chicken, Italian wedding, cheeseburger, hamburger, minestrone, spark (an Italian-style soup), beef taco and creamy potato. - Portions ranged from small samplers up to 12-ounce bowls. - Cornwall Police Chief Shawna Spowart said the Alzheimer Society does much for vulnerable people; the Cornwall Police Service served hamburger soup next to the RCMP's cheeseburger soup. - The Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District provides services and resources for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers. Summary: The fundraiser brought together local organizations to support the Alzheimer Society's work with people living with dementia and their families. Undetermined at this time.