Walk to End Alzheimer's seeks sponsors for September 28th event in Lincoln

[July 08, 2019]  The Lincoln 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday, September 28 at Oasis Senior Center.

Over 200 participants are expected to join together to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. These dedicated, local walkers are the sons, daughters, friends, spouses, co-workers and caregivers of those affected by or lost by the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the only cause of death in the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed.

The Alzheimer’s Association educates and offers support to Central Illinois families going through the dementia journey. Through area education programs, support groups, and care consultations, caregivers and people with dementia learn that they're not alone. We also have a helpline open 24/7.

In the past year, the helpline has received over 1000 calls from Central Illinois residents. Over 230,000 people in Illinois ages 65+ are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and that number is expected to rise. Their caregivers are your employees.

We are asking for your consideration in becoming a 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s sponsor. In exchange, your company will receive recognition at our event.

Please contact someone on the Walk Committee for more information:

Julie Bobell- Walk Chair
[e-mail] 

Julie King- Walk Chair
[e-mail]

Janell Woolard
[e-mail]

Deb Maaks
[e-mail] 

Paul Boatman
[e-mail]

Cindy White
[e-mail] 

Leigh Moser
[e-mail]

Michelle Harruff
[e-mail]

Nancy Cunningham
[e-mail] 

Liz Gogolin
[e-mail]

[Julie Bobell│Education Liaison
Advanced Care Management | Home Hospice
Memorial Health System]