The funds raised by the event will be used by the Alzheimer’s Association to support care, support and research programs.

“Dozens of people joined us at Betts Park on Saturday to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research,” Amy Ritzel, walk manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, said.

“We are so grateful for the community support, as well as our committee, volunteers and sponsors, who helped make this year’s event a success. Together, we are making a difference and will continue to fight for a cure.”

Organizers say that the team Peace of Mind was the top fundraising team, generating in excess of $2,900. Team Captain Sherry Schwab started the team to honor those living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Photo provided to the Times Observer Participants in Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised over $17,000 that will boost he Alzheimer’s Association efforts to fund care, support and research programs in the fight against the disease.

While it’s too late to participate in this year’s walk, fundraising remains open through the end of the year online at act.alz.org/warren2022.

“More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — a leading cause of death in the United States,” the Association said in a statement.

“Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 280,000 people living with the disease and 500,000 caregivers.”

Warren is one of 600 Walks to End Alzheimer’s events held across the country each year. Collectively, it is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds. The first event was held in 1989.