SANFORD — More than 160 residents from the Sanford area joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” on Saturday, Oct. 5, and united in a movement to reclaim the future for millions.
Participants raised more than $34,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs.
Jessica James, the director of communications and advocacy for the Maine chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, said she was inspired by the participants at the local event.
“With funds raised, the Alzheimer’s Association will be able to provide much needed care and support to people affected by the disease as well as fund critically needed Alzheimer’s research,” she said.
Participants did more than complete the walk. They learned more about Alzheimer’s disease and the association’s critical role in the fight against it, including the latest about Alzheimer’s research and current clinical trials, how they can become involved in advocacy efforts at home and in Washington, D.C., and the association’s support programs and services. The event also included an emotional tribute ceremony to honor those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today’s more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. In Maine alone, there are more than 37,000 people living with Alzheimer’s. For more information or to make a donation, visit online at alz.org/walk.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association has mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with “Walk to End Alzheimer’s.”
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
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