Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

I’ve written previously about Alzheimer’s and how it relates to my family. My grandma almost certainly had it before she passed, but back in those days we knew so much less about it. Odds are higher that my youngest son may develop Alzheimer’s because of it’s association with Down Syndrome. I pray every day a cure is found, not just for my son but also for the countless families that Alzheimer’s touches in so many ways. Someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every 71 seconds and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the US.

The Alzheimer’s Association holds the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk every year in order to increase public awareness and to raise funds for Alzheimer research, as well as care and support for Alzheimer’s patients and their families. People of all ages can participate by walking a couple of miles for a walk held in their area.

There are walks in more than 600 communities across the United States. This year is also the first year there will be an overseas walk, formed by members of US troops. Organizing walks in support of the largest fund raising event in the states for Alzheimer’s is no easy task. Team Captains are always needed to help recruit, promote, fund raise and keep things running smoothly so please consider signing up to be one.

I’ve always been a believer that together, as a society, we CAN all make a difference. Don’t let an opportunity to impact thousands walk on by.

Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Walk.