What's Up! Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014

Walk to end Alzheimer’s kick-off fundraiser Saturday, March 1

Join the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana-Fort Wayne Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee on Saturday, March 1, at Captain Ron’s Corral at 4530 Bluffton Road from 5 p.m. to midnight (Adults only after 9 p.m.) for a kick-off fundraiser for the 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 

Admission is a $5 donation at the door (includes door prize tickets). Variety of silent auction items will be available including Disney tickets, spa packages, scrapbooking supplies, bread for a year from Panera and much, much more. 

Facts and figures about Alzheimer’s:

• Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.

• More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

• One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or related dementia.

• In 2012, 15.4 million caregivers provided more than 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $216 billion.

• In 2013, the direct costs of caring for those with Alzheimer’s to the American society will total an estimated $203 billion. That number is expected to rise to $1.2 trillion by 2050.

For more information about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, this fundraiser or to donate an auction item, please contact Julie at 260-420-5547 or jtutwiler@alz.org.