Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $90,000 in Wausau

Nearly 400 walkers across Marathon County came together in a wave of purple pride for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 27. The event is expected to raise more than $90,000, which will support local families with education, care and support services and advocacy efforts.

“This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Wausau was nothing short of extraordinary,” said Dave Grams, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter. “To see thousands of people come together, each with their own story and their own reason to walk, was incredibly moving.”

More than 110,000 people in Wisconsin are living with Alzheimer’s, including more than 3,199 residents age 65 and older in Marathon County. Donations to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s can still be made through Dec. 31 at act.alz.org/wausau.