Every year millions of Americans take to the streets to participate in local Walk to End Alzheimer’s® events. In 2012, the Greater Illinois Chapter will host 17 Walks throughout our 68-county service area. Click here to register.
There are many varied reasons why people participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Many walk for a loved one who is facing Alzheimer’s disease, some walk to remember and honor a loved one who has lost their battle with Alzheimer’s, while others walk to help find a cure for the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Here are five moving stories from walkers in the Greater Illinois Chapter about why they walk.
http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/enewsletter/august2012/walk.asp