The Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s is nearing the $50,000 goal for this year’s fundraising effort after a successful walk Saturday in Hopkinsville.
Walkers at Saturday’s event included those suffering with the disease, caregivers, family members, and others who gathered at the Christian County Justice Center. Alzheimer’s Association Director of Development Clint Warf says Saturday’s walk was a success.
click to download audioWarf says Saturday’s successful walk will help the Pennyrile walk get closer to the fundraising goal.
click to download audioHe says community members who want to help can still do so.
click to download audioWarf says there is good news on the horizon for those concerned about Alzheimer’s.
click to download audioHe adds community members can call their members of Congress to encourage action on a blood test that can help in the early detection of Alzheimer’s.
click to download audioThe Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held annually on the last Saturday of September at the Christian County Justice Center in Hopkinsville.
