Wasatch Back Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raises Over $182,000, Unites Community in Search of a Cure
PARK CITY, UTAH – Hundreds gathered Saturday for the Wasatch Back chapter’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising nearly $182,000 in the ongoing fight against the devastating disease adn related dementias. Participants carried flowers, each color symbolizing their personal reason for walking and donating, creating a poignant visual representation of the widespread impact of alzheimer’s.
The annual walk isn’t simply a fundraising event; it’s a powerful display of solidarity for the more than 6 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s, and the millions more-including families and caregivers-affected by its progression. Funds raised support critical research, care programs, and advocacy efforts aimed at preventing, treating, and ultimately curing this growing public health crisis. The Wasatch Back chapter aims to reach a $191,000 fundraising goal by year’s end.
Among those walking was Susan Morton, who shared her personal connection to the cause. Driven by a family history of the disease, Morton is proactively taking steps to reduce her own risk, participating in an Alzheimer’s prevention program focused on healthy eating, regular exercise, and cognitive stimulation.
“The best thing you can do is just love them as much as you can and be patient and definately, definitely enroll in a caretaker support group,” Morton advised those supporting loved ones with memory disorders.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a nationwide initiative of the Alzheimer’s Association, offering communities a chance to come together and confront the challenges posed by Alzheimer’s disease. The institution provides resources and support for individuals, families, and caregivers, while simultaneously investing in groundbreaking research to unravel the complexities of the disease and develop effective treatments.
