Alzheimer’s Walk In Crystal Lake Raises Money For Research

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — People from all over Crystal Lake will be walking Sunday, Oct. 6, to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease research. The walk here is one of hundreds of the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Walk To End Alzheimer’s events being held around the country during the last two weekends in September.

The walk in Crystal Lake will take place at Lippold Park, located at 851 IL-176. Registration that day kicks off at 8:30 a.m., with a 9:30 a.m. ceremony and 10 a.m. walk start time to follow.

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The walks raise money to support Alzheimer’s care, support and research. There is neither a cure for Alzheimer’s nor a way to slow the progression of the disease. It’s estimated that 5.8 million Americans of all ages, including an estimated 5.6 million people 65 and older, are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. About 200,000 people under the age of 65 have early-onset Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

There’s no fee to participate in the walks, and teams do the fundraising — whether by crowdfunding on social media or beating the pavement for business sponsors who’ll kick in matching funds. Businesses are encouraged to participate, too, whether by sponsoring a team, sponsoring a local walk or offering some other form of support.

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Teams or individuals registering for the walk get free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help them reach their fundraising goals.

“Participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community,” the Alzheimer’s Association says.

So far, about 600 Alzheimer’s Walks are scheduled around the country, but more events are being added.

For more information on the Oct.6 walk in Crystal lake, contact Danica Gray at 815-977-9125 or dmgray@alz.org, and visit act.alz.org.