Waxahachie raises $26,000 to fight Alzheimer’s Disease

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County residents participated in this year’s Ellis County Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in downtown Waxahachie over the weekend. 

Participants raised $26,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

“With the help of the residents of Ellis County we raised $26,000 from the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in downtown Waxahachie,” said Brandon Cofield, Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 

“At 64% to goal, and until Dec, 31  to reach it, I have every confidence we will surpass that goal. Thank you to the City of Waxahachie, the volunteers and our over 200 walkers. See you next year!”

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 Texas, there are more than 459,000 people living with the disease and 1 million caregivers.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®

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

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 

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 end 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.