The Judy Fund Team named prime fundraising crew at Santa Monica Walk to End Alzheimer’s
More than 400 residents participated on this yr’s Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Santa Monica held on the Crescent Bay Park lately. Participants raised greater than $122,000 to help the care, help and analysis packages of the Alzheimer’s Association through the October 22 stroll.
“We are thankful to all those who walked and all those who donated to support this important cause. The funds raised are critical to continuing our many programs which support families and to finding a cure to this progressive, fatal disease,” stated Alzheimer’s Association Walk Manager Donna Cohen.
The Judy Fund Team was the highest fundraising crew at this yr’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, elevating greater than $16,400.
More than 6 million Americans reside with Alzheimer’s illness – a number one explanation for dying within the United States. Additionally, greater than 11 million relations and pals present care to individuals dwelling with Alzheimer’s and different dementias. In California alone, there are greater than 690,000 individuals dwelling with the illness and 1.12 million caregivers.
The Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter offers free instructional packages, help providers and care consultations throughout seven counties whereas additionally supporting vital analysis in the direction of a remedy. The Alzheimer’s Association additionally provides care and help by way of the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline, 800-272-3900. To donate, go to alz.org/stroll.
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