MONROE - Despite a rainy morning, 165 people walked in the 15th annual Green County Alzheimer's Walk on Sept. 10 in Monroe, raising more than $35,000 to support local programs and services available through the Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.
The award for the corporate/organizational team raising the most money was awarded to Pleasant View Skilled Nursing and Rehab for raising $6,665. Alleda's Crew, walking in memory of Alleda Gerber, was the family team that raised the most money at $1,555. Monroe Manor had the most walkers in attendance at 42. The two individuals raising the most money, Michael Wolff and Cindy Miller, were both from the Pleasant View team.
Speakers at this year's event included Dr. Gaines E. Richardson, palliative medicine and hospice medical director at Monroe Clinic, and James Wilson, administrator for Monroe Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Sponsors of this year's walk included: Gold sponsors, Colony Brands Inc. and Mini's Team; silver sponsors, Babler Associates, First National Bank and Trust Company and Monroe Clinic; and bronze sponsor Klondike Cheese Company.
All funds raised stay in Wisconsin to help local families. Last year, ADAW provided almost 25,000 points of service, including 369 education programs, 164 support group meetings, 581 care consultations and responding to 10,800 helpline calls.
ADAW began offering a new program early this month in partnership with Monroe Clinic. "Crossing Bridges" is an educational discussion group for people with mild memory impairment and their family members.
Walk donations will be accepted through the end of October by visiting http//support.alzwisc.org/green.
The award for the corporate/organizational team raising the most money was awarded to Pleasant View Skilled Nursing and Rehab for raising $6,665. Alleda's Crew, walking in memory of Alleda Gerber, was the family team that raised the most money at $1,555. Monroe Manor had the most walkers in attendance at 42. The two individuals raising the most money, Michael Wolff and Cindy Miller, were both from the Pleasant View team.
Speakers at this year's event included Dr. Gaines E. Richardson, palliative medicine and hospice medical director at Monroe Clinic, and James Wilson, administrator for Monroe Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Sponsors of this year's walk included: Gold sponsors, Colony Brands Inc. and Mini's Team; silver sponsors, Babler Associates, First National Bank and Trust Company and Monroe Clinic; and bronze sponsor Klondike Cheese Company.
All funds raised stay in Wisconsin to help local families. Last year, ADAW provided almost 25,000 points of service, including 369 education programs, 164 support group meetings, 581 care consultations and responding to 10,800 helpline calls.
ADAW began offering a new program early this month in partnership with Monroe Clinic. "Crossing Bridges" is an educational discussion group for people with mild memory impairment and their family members.
Walk donations will be accepted through the end of October by visiting http//support.alzwisc.org/green.
