Coachella Valley Alzheimer’s Association walk 2022 raises $167,000
More than 400 residents participated in this year’s Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Coachella Valley, which took place Oct. 29 at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Participants raised more than $167,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The White Flower Team was this year's top fundraising group, raising nearly $23,000.
“Alzheimer’s is a horrific, fatal disease that is devastating families within our local communities,” said Meg Barron, regional leader and executive director, Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter. "The funds raised go a long way in supporting local programs and funding research studies we need to find a cure."
Participants honored those affected by Alzheimer’s as a part of the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease.
Blue represents someone living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, purple is for those who have lost someone to the disease, yellow represents someone supporting or caring for a person with Alzheimer's and orange is for those who support the cause and the Association's vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter provides free educational programs, support services and care consultations across seven counties while also supporting critical research towards a cure. The Alzheimer’s Association also offers care and support through the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 helpline, (800) 272-3900.
For more information on local resources or to make a donation, visit alz.org/socalz.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Coachella Valley Alzheimer’s Association walk 2022 raises $167,000
