ENID, OK - Over 67,000 Oklahomans aged 65 and over are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Add to that the approximately 135,000 caregivers and the number of those affected in the Sooner State alone are staggering.
The Alzheimer’s Association is working tirelessly to fund research for a cure and to provide services to those affected. Walks to End Alzheimer’s fundraisers are taking place across the country, including one in Enid scheduled for September 22 nd . The event will kick off on the courthouse lawn at 5:30 PM where participants can gather information. A short, yet moving ceremony starts at 6:00 PM followed by the walk itself.
Participants will carry flowers to represent their tie to Alzheimer’s including being a caregiver, someone living with the disease or someone who has lost a loved one to the Alzheimer’s.
The Alzheimer’s Association is searching for more sponsors, walk participants and donors to help make this event a great success. The goal for this year’s Enid walk is $40,000.00. Everyone who raises at least $100.00 will receive a free t-shirt. Anyone can sign up or make a donation by going to EnidWalk.org.
Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
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. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer's Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
