Just Simply Holly

I will be the first to admit that I do as little exercise as necessary. But when it comes to something that I believe in I am more than happy to break that bad habit!

Alzheimer’s disease is a sad disease that affects not only the person who has it, but every other person in their lives. Although Alzheimer’s disease most commonly found in people over the age of 65, people of all ages can become a victim of this disease. Currently over 24 million people world wide have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and the numbers are growing at an alarming rate. That is why it is necessary to do what can be done to support the research in finding a cure for this disease!

The Memory Walk, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, is the largest event in the nation to raise both awareness and funding for Alzheimer research, support and care. Since the first walk in 1989 Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million dollars. For this years walk they are currently looking for Team Captains. If you wish to be a Team Captain you need to sign up early so that you have plenty of time to organize your team and raise funds for your walk.

Although my current commitments to school, work and my family prevent me from having enough time to be a team captain, I do plan on walking this year. I am very fortunate in the fact that I have 2 chances to walk in the Memory Walk. One walk is here in Toledo where I currently live and the other is in my home town which is only 45 minutes away. So hurry up, team captains are needed ASAP and walkers are ALWAYS welcome! But get out there and walk to help us fight Alzheimer’s!