Participants raised $21,865 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, support, and research programs.

“The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter sincerely thanks the many dedicated Walk participants, volunteers, and sponsors who made the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s a tremendous success,” said Amber Beason, development manager. “The funds raised will help fuel disease research while also providing critical care and support to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia.”

Mama’s Forget Me Nots was the top fundraising team at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising more than $2,700, surpassing its $2,000 fundraising goal.

Team captain Carol Stowe started the team in honor of her mother, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2015.

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 has mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now, the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.

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 ending 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.

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 Pennsylvania, more than 282,000 people are living with the disease and 465,000 caregivers.

Fundraising for the 2024 Warren Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues through December 31, 2024.