MONROE — The 19th annual Green County Alzheimer’s Walk has announced Ronda Toepfer as its Honorary Chairperson.
“I’ve been involved with the Alzheimer’s Walk for over 17 years. I’ve been a caregiver for just as long,” she said.
Toepfer is a resident assistant at Aster Assisted Living in Monroe.
“I like the feeling when you help someone and have an appreciation for the work I do,” she said.
Toepfer understands the impact Alzheimer’s and dementia has on individuals and the families.
By participating in the walks, Toepfer feels she’s doing something hopeful.
“It’s about Alzheimer’s awareness and the walks continue to bring hope,” she said. “Even though this year’s walk is virtual, it shouldn’t be forgotten because the issues with Alzheimer’s are still out there.”
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, instead of being held at the Behring Senior Center, this year’s walks will be virtual. Walkers are encouraged to “Walk Your Way” from home, at a neighborhood park or wherever exercise can be enjoyed.
Registration is open for the 2020 Green County Alzheimer’s Walk. Visit www.alzwisc.org/alzheimers-walks/ to sign up. Individuals, teams and families are encouraged to walk. Funds raised for the Alzheimer’s Walk stay local in Green County to provide free programs, education, services and resources from the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, participants can register and drop off walk donations at the ADAW tent located in the Behring Senior Center parking lot from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Free Culver’s scoop coupons will be given to donors while supplies last. Log on to the walk website to watch special presentation videos and hear live announcements of the fundraising Top Teams at 10 a.m. on Sept. 12.
Teena Monk-Gerber is a Dementia Outreach Specialist with the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW). She provides free support resources and consultations for individuals and families in Green and Rock counties. Contact her by phone at 608-843-3544 or email her at teena.monk-gerber@alzwisc.org.
