The event has raised more than $266,000 for Alzheimer’s care, support and research
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 28, 2024 – On Saturday, more than 3,000 came out to Dreher Park for Walk to End Alzheimer’s Palm Beach. The Walk has raised $263,000 for care, support and research initiatives through the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter. See photos.
“We’re proud of what the Palm Beach County community did today,” said David Chaves Lopez, a senior development manager at the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter. “We have so many people impacted by Alzheimer’s, it’s inspiring to see what we can do together to help end this disease and find new treatments.”
According to a study released at the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Palm Beach County has 51,600 residents estimated to be living with Alzheimer’s, ranking it #10 for counties in the U.S with the largest number of people age 65 and older estimated to be living with the disease. That number is expected to continue to rise in the coming years.
By 2030, all members of the baby-boom generation (Americans born between 1946 and 1964) will be 65 or older, the age range of greatest risk for Alzheimer’s. However, new treatments approved by the FDA in the last two years have been shown to slow the progression of the disease.
“Funds from Walk to End Alzheimer’s will drive research, and with it, new treatments and risk reduction methods,” said Chaves Lopez.
The event was locally sponsored by Lisbet Assisted Living and Memory Care at Wellington Bay, Author Health and AvMed. Edward Jones was the national presenting sponsor.
Participants can still donate to Walk to End Alzheimer’s Palm Beach through December 31 at alz.org/PalmBeachWalk or by calling the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
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.
