OTTUMWA–On Thursday, September 12, over 240 Ottumwa area residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Bridge View Center. Walkers helped raise over $30,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year, so there is still time to donate at alz.org/walk.
This year’s Top Team is Mary’s Mission, led by Top Walker Robin Turner, and they raised over $2,800. The other top teams and walkers are:
· Team Karon Coffey Clan, led by Edward Coffey, raised $2,000.
· Team Orris established 2023, led by Linda Shields, raised over $1,800.
· Team Ottumwa Regional Walkers, led by Robin Turner, raised over $1,500.
All top teams and walkers can be found at act.alz.org/OttumwaWalk.
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Iowa, there are more than 62,000 people living with the disease and nearly 100,000 caregivers.
