Sep. 9th, 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lorain County

Proud to be a Sponsor: Joseph L. Motta Estate Planning & Elder Law

Joseph L. Motta of Avon Lake, Ohio is proud to be a sponsor this years Walk to End Alzheimer's in Lorain County.

This Year's Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held at:

Lorain County Community College
1005 Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH

Entry at 9:00AM
Ceremony at 10:00AM
Walk at 10:15AM

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's^® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

From the website:

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's^® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

Facts About Alzheimer's

• More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's.
• Between 2000 and 2019, deaths from Alzheimer’s have more than doubled.
• One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
• Alzheimer’s kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
• More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
• In 2023, Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the United States $345 billion. This number is projected to rise to nearly $1 trillion in 2050.

The Alzheimer's Association is a global organization, working to advance care, support and research across the world. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising worldwide research initiatives, the money we raise makes a difference in the lives of those facing Alzheimer's.  Every dollar we raise benefits those affected by Alzheimer's disease in our community.