Thousands walk to end Alzheimer's along Milwaukee's lakefront
More than 14,000 people over the age of 65 living with dementia in Milwaukee County
More than 14,000 people over the age of 65 living with dementia in Milwaukee County
More than 14,000 people over the age of 65 living with dementia in Milwaukee County
Thousands of people hit the pavement early Sunday morning united in one goal; ending Alzheimer's.
"We've been walking as a family since 2008 which is when our grandmother passed from Alzheimer's," Christine Ewert said. "We have other family members who are living with dementia and Alzheimer's."
People such Alex Preciado, walked in honor of his late mother.
"Julia Gonzalez Diaz -- she passed away Sept. 8, 2016," he said.
Daisy's Tribe showed up in force for their loved one.
"She's still with us! She's still breathing, kicking, but this is a perfect opportunity for us to join together as a family to honor her," Sasha Dantzler said.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are more than 14,000 people over the age of 65 living with dementia in Milwaukee County.
Money raised from Sunday's walk will stay in the community to help with research, and resources and hopefully find a cure for Alzheimer's.
For Alzheimer's Association Board Member Terese Capizza, it's personal.
"I walk because my mother died after a 14-year-long battle ,and I promised her that I wouldn't stop until there is a cure," she said. "But to also come together as a community to support each other through the devastating impact of Alzheimer's," she added.
A responsibility felt by everyone.
"We're going to keep on going until the end and hopefully one day we're going to have one of these in the white color- that means the cure- for Alzheimer's disease," Preciado said.
Organizers believe more than 2,000 peopled participated in Sunday's walk.