WARREN, Pa. – Over 100 residents participated in this year’s Warren Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday at Betts Park, and the event raised more than $21,000.
Participants raised over $21,600 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Caregivers Support Group of Warren was the top fundraising team at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, surpassing its $3,000 goal by raising over $4,200. Team Captain, Linda Knapp, started the team in honor of several family members.
“The Warren community came together in a big way on Saturday to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research,” said Amy Ritzel, development manager, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. “We are so grateful for the community support, as well as our volunteers and sponsors, who helped make this year’s event a success. Together, we are making a difference and will continue to fight for a cure.”
Fundraising for the Warren Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues through December 31, 2023.
More than six 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 Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 280,000 people living with the disease and 400,000 caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association 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. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
