In Michigan, more than 202,800 people are living with Alzheimer’s. Crowds showed up to support research and awareness of the disease.
HOLLAND, Michigan — The Walk to End Alzheimer’s brought crowds by the hundred to Holland Saturday morning in honor of World Alzheimer’s Day.
At Centennial Park on Central Avenue, over 200 people showed up to the annual event to support disease research and find community.
“Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraising event for Alzheimer’s care, support and research, and we have a really fun morning today, different sponsor booths, different entertainment groups,” said Rachel Dober, the Development Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association.
Everyone in the crowd has been affected in some way or another by dementia. Dober is no exception.
“My grandpa had Alzheimer’s disease. So I am really passionate about being able to support those who are currently caregivers or who have lost someone to …