I received the following press release Alzheimer’s Association. It’s my pleasure to post it.
Milwaukee, WI – June 24, 2008 – The 2nd annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® for Walworth County will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Library Park in Lake Geneva. The 3-mile walk promises fun for all ages while raising money to help individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Teams of friends, co-workers, neighbors, family members, and corporations are forming now – join the fun and register as a team.
All walkers are encouraged to set a goal of raising at least $100. Proceeds of the event support the Association’s full mission of programs and services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, including a 24/7 Helpline, support groups, research, education and training programs.
Anyone interested in forming or participating on a walk team should call the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter office at (414) 479-8800 for more information and an invitation to the kick-off event scheduled for July 15th at Next Door Pub in Lake Geneva. Individual and team registration for the Memory Walk can be done online at www.alz.org/sewi.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin provides information, education, and support to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout an 11-county region. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the toll-free, 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.
· Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
· Alzheimer’s is not normal aging, it is a progressive and fatal disease.
· By 2050, experts predict that there will be as many as 16 million Americas living with the disease
· One out of eight people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s and nearly one out of every two over age 85 has it.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 2008.