(Chelsea Update would like to thank Samantha West for the information in this story.)
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Chelsea area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Sept. 24 at the Chelsea Clocktower in downtown Chelsea.
The event is more than a walk. It is an experience for Chelsea area residents to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities and clinical studies enrollment to support programs and services. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.
“The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to present this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Chelsea,” says Jennifer Howard, executive director for the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter. “There are over 180,000 people living with this devastating disease in Michigan, and this walk will raise desperately needed funds so that we can continue to provide care and support to all those affected, as well as funding the research that will ultimately lead to a cure.”
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today’s more than 5 million Americans to as many as 16 million by 2050.
To start or join a team today, visit the Alzheimer’s Association www.act.alz.org.
To learn more about disease and available resources, call the toll-free Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
