MONROE - The Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin's 15th annual Green County Alzheimer's Walk kick-off will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at First National Bank and Trust, 1625 10th St., Monroe.
Staff from ADAW will provide inspiration to participate and raise funds; give an update on the local programs and services available; and help with registration. All money raised through the walk, which will be held Sept. 10 at the Behring Senior Center in Monroe, stays in Wisconsin.
Last year's walk raised nearly $37,000 and was attended by more than 185 people. The Pleasant View Nursing Home team raised the most money and the Monroe Manor team had the most walkers. The team of Ruth's Angels was the family team raising the most money and Michael Wolff and Karla Rule were the top individual fundraisers.
Sponsors of this year's walk include gold sponsors Colony Brands Inc. and Mimi's Team; silver sponsors Babler Associates, First National Bank and Trust Company and Monroe Clinic; and bronze sponsor Klondike Cheese Company.
More than 120,000 Wisconsin residents currently have some form of dementia disease, a number that is expected to increase as the Baby Boom population ages. Last year alone, ADAW offered 369 education programs, 164 support group meetings, answered 2,168 helpline calls and held 581 family meetings, totaling close to 25,000 points of service.
For more information or to register, visit www.alzwisc.org or call 608-843-3402 to reach the local outreach coordinator Deanna Truedson or toll-free 888-308-6251.
Staff from ADAW will provide inspiration to participate and raise funds; give an update on the local programs and services available; and help with registration. All money raised through the walk, which will be held Sept. 10 at the Behring Senior Center in Monroe, stays in Wisconsin.
Last year's walk raised nearly $37,000 and was attended by more than 185 people. The Pleasant View Nursing Home team raised the most money and the Monroe Manor team had the most walkers. The team of Ruth's Angels was the family team raising the most money and Michael Wolff and Karla Rule were the top individual fundraisers.
Sponsors of this year's walk include gold sponsors Colony Brands Inc. and Mimi's Team; silver sponsors Babler Associates, First National Bank and Trust Company and Monroe Clinic; and bronze sponsor Klondike Cheese Company.
More than 120,000 Wisconsin residents currently have some form of dementia disease, a number that is expected to increase as the Baby Boom population ages. Last year alone, ADAW offered 369 education programs, 164 support group meetings, answered 2,168 helpline calls and held 581 family meetings, totaling close to 25,000 points of service.
For more information or to register, visit www.alzwisc.org or call 608-843-3402 to reach the local outreach coordinator Deanna Truedson or toll-free 888-308-6251.