August 25, 2022 at 11:47 a.m.
Rhinelander residents invited to join Walk to End Alzheimer's
Rhinelander residents invited to join Walk to End Alzheimer's
The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony to follow at 9:40 a.m. The Walk will begin at 10 a.m.
"We're very excited to be kicking off the event at the Hodag Dome, which is the largest air-supported high school dome in the nation," organizers said in a press release.
The Walk is chaired by Jim Brust, Brust Consulting. "We're so excited to be joining together this year as a Walk community," said Burst. "The need is stronger than ever to support all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementia. With the dollars raised, the Alzheimer's Association can continue to provide care and support to families on this difficult journey, while also advancing critical research toward methods of treatment and prevention."
Duff Damos, radio personality, NRG Media, will serve as master of ceremonies to welcome individuals, families, and members of the community.
"On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer's with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony - a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease," the release states. "The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people's connection to Alzheimer's - their personal reasons to end the disease. We are also excited to share that Matt Lepay, and Paul Braun, two of the most recognized voices in Wisconsin sports, are returning as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's supporting all Wisconsin Walks. These acclaimed broadcasters each have had family members impacted by Alzheimer's and are leading the 'Sportscasters Against Alzheimer's' team. Lepay is the current voice of Wisconsin Badgers sports doing play-by-play for Badgers' football and basketball and Braun is the former voice of Badger's men's hockey."
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease - a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
In Wisconsin, there are more than 120,000 people living with the disease and 198,000 serving as caregivers. In Oneida County alone, more than 1,100 individuals age 65 and older are living with dementia.
To register and receive the latest updates on this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's, visit act.alz.org/Rhinelander.
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