2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's Exceeds Goal

Over 300 area residents participated in this year's Tulare and Kings Counties Walk to End Alzheimer's at Valley Strong Ballpark, home of the Visalia Rawhide, on October 5.

So far, more than $35,000 has been raised to fight the disease.

"This year's event was a smash success" said Walk Manager Heather McCarthy.

This year's goal was $30,000 and McCarthy knew before Walk Day that this event had already surpassed its goal.

"Even though this event has gone over its goal, there is still money coming in," McCarthy said. "The heart of this community is large.

"We are grateful to have found such a solid community partner in the Rawhide," she added. "They provide us with such a great venue, excellent staff and service, great resources, and everything we could ever ask for."

The top money-raising team this year was again the Quail Park Communities, which raised $9,430, surpassing the $6,000 they raised for last year's walk.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care and research.

More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, making it the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S.

This year's wrap-up celebration will be at Amigo's Restaurant & Cantina in Visalia on November 11.

Donations for this year's Tulare-Kings Walk to End Alzheimer's can be made to: The Alzheimer's Association, 4900 California Ave., Suite 210B, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Contributions can also be made on the "2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's – Tulare & Kings Counties, CA" page at http://www.alz.org/walk by clicking on the "Donate" button.

Donations received by December 31 will be credited to the 2024 Walk.