CHARLOTTE – More than 2,250 folks joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte within the battle to finish Alzheimer’s illness at Truist Field on Oct. 22.
Participants raised over $596,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, help and analysis applications.
Team Cadwalader was the highest fundraising workforce at this yr’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, elevating greater than $47,000. The different high fundraising groups embrace Sharon Towers ($39,605) and Senior Living Communities ($17,380).
On stroll day, contributors honored these affected by Alzheimer’s with the Promise Garden ceremony – a mission-focused expertise that signifies solidarity within the battle towards the illness. The colours of the Promise Garden flowers symbolize folks’s connection to Alzheimer’s – their private causes to finish the illness.
The occasion’s actions have been emceed by meteorologist Tara Lane and anchor Ann Wyatt Little, of Queen City News in addition to Ramona Holloway and Matt Harris from Mix 107.9. Each participated due to their private connections to Alzheimer’s.
“We appreciate everyone involved for raising critical funds for Alzheimer’s research and local support services,” stated Katherine L. Lambert, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter. “Together, we are showing the 180,000 North Carolina residents living with Alzheimer’s and 356,000 caregivers that we care and we are committed to fight to end this disease.”
The affiliation is constant to lift cash and consciousness with a aim to lift $910,000 by the top of the yr. Donations are nonetheless being accepted via Dec. 31 at act.alz.org/charlotte.
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