Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's in Crystal Lake raises over $110,000
More than 800 people from the McHenry County area joined the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's in the fight to end Alzheimer's disease at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake on Oct. 6. Participants raised more than $110,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer's Association.
Rose's Girls was the top fundraising team at this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's, raising more than $12,800.
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease - the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 16 million family members and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. In Illinois alone, there are more than 230,000 people living with the disease and more than 560,000 caregivers.
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.
The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's research, care and support. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter covers an 87-county area with offices in Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy and Southern Illinois. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. The Illinois Chapter serves more than half a million Illinois residents affected by Alzheimer's disease, including more than 220,000 Illinois residents living with the disease. For more information, visit www.alz.org/illinois or call the free 24-hour Helpline at (800) 272-3900.