More than 400 people from the Mohawk Valley came together at SUNY Polytechnic Institute for the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s — Utica/Rome. The event raised $61,960 for care, support and research programs.
“Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic in this country and it’s already the most expensive disease in America,” said Catherine James, chief executive officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter. “The generous efforts of this community not only support local family services, but contribute to our effort to end Alzheimer’s forever.”
Walk To End Alzheimer’s participants did more than complete the three-mile walk. They learned about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause. Funds raised at the event provide care and support programs for the region, as well as medical and scientific research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Nancy Purcell of Caroga Lake was the top individual fundraiser at $3,080. Sweet Young Innocent and Pure, a family and friends team from Rome was the leading fundraising team at $6,792. A list of the top 10 fundraising individuals and teams can be found at alz.org/walk.
Sunday’s Walk To End Alzheimer’s was presented by r.o.i. office interiors of Rome. To learn more about Walk To End Alzheimer’s or make a donation, visit www.alz.org/walk.