North Grafton Woman Walking To Raise Alzheimer's Awareness

GRAFTON, MA – A North Grafton woman will walk in the Alzheimer's Association Worcester County Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday, Sept. 24 at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester. Dawn Sneade is participating in the walk to honor her mother, who is currently living with Alzheimer's.

"My main reason for participating is to bring awareness to this disease," Sneade said in a release. "Not enough people are aware of how quickly it is growing, nor do they know the costs associated with it. I'm hoping by walking today that I’m helping to make a better future for myself and the thousands of other people who will be affected by it."

To date, Sneade has raised over $5,660 for the event.

"In order to reclaim the future for millions, we need dedicated people like Dawn to join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s," Jayne Paragona, vice president of development for the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter, said in a statement. "The Walk helps us raise awareness to continue our outreach and support for everyone impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia in our local communities."

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. For information, to volunteer or participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, call 800.272.3900 or visit www.alzwalkMANH.org.

Photo: Dawn and her mother, submitted