Nearly 550 people walked on Saturday, Sept. 14, to raise awareness and funds for the fight to end Alzheimer’s on a two-mile route that began at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark.
Walkers helped raise $85,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year, so there is still time to donate at alz.org/walk.
This year’s Top Team is Team Senior Star – Elmore Place, led by Annette Martinez, which raised nearly $15,000 in honor and memory of their residents and families.
The other top teams and fundraising totals are:
- Team In Memory of Diane Gere, led by Cherie Gere-Dahlstrom, more than $4,000.
- An anonymous team donation of $3,400.
- Top Walker Kylie Boles, who raised more than $2,800 for Team Senior Star.
All top teams and walkers can be found at act.alz.org/QCWalk.
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Iowa and Illinois alone, there are more than 300,000 people living with the disease and 410,000 caregivers.
