The nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care – the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk – took place in Milwaukee at Mount Mary College on October 2nd, 2010. Team Planning Council participated to raise awareness and help support research to reduce and eliminate the risk of dementia.
Catie Uggeri, Lonna Kruse and Erin Malcolm represented the Planning Council at the walk, raising a total of $245 from co-workers, family and friends. Catie said, “The experience has helped me recognize people who need services. I am more motivated to raise awareness for seniors. I’m glad that we are part of the effort.”
According to Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director of the event, there were over 2,345 participants in total and so far almost $335,000 has been raised to help achieve the mission, which is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through research, provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. He extended his gratitude on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association to everyone who supported the walk in Milwaukee County, "Your support will make a difference in many lives, including the 50,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease in Southeastern Wisconsin."
Want to join the fight against this devastating disease? Check out the Alzheimer’s Association website: http://www.alz.org/index.asp
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