From: Tim Huffman
Columbus
The Columbus Indiana Walk to End Alzheimer’s planning team has begun its process to plan for our 2019 Columbus walk scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at Mill Race Center. We are excited about this year’s walk and fundraising leading up to the walk, with a total fundraising goal of $98,000 and a target of over 800 participants.
The team has met with community leaders and sponsors and held preliminary marketing/outreach and planning committee meetings. Planning and implementation of the walk covers seven months prior to Sept. 29, and we will soon be at community events to promote and fundraise for the walk. For example, we attend local festivals, hold team captain recruitment, recognition and development meetings, dine-to-donate meals, bake sales and more.
However, it takes a lot of help to provide care and support to those facing Alzheimer’s. In Indiana, there were 2,771 deaths from Alzheimer’s in 2017. The U.S. currently has 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and more than 16 million Americans providing unpaid care for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The Alzheimer’s Association uses donated funds to provide a free nationwide 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900), online message boards, support groups for patients and caregivers and for research.
The website alz.org/walk provides information about the Columbus walk, including how to become a walker, a team captain or a fundraiser to help fight this disease.
