At Senior Star we are proud to offer you the opportunity to join us as we participate in this fall’s worldwide Walk to End Alzheimer’s—and you don’t even have to lace up your shoes. Just by supporting a Senior Star team in your area, you can make a difference in the lives of those affected by this devastating disease.
Senior Star associates make up the 3rd highest fundraising team in the nation. And every dollar raised by the Walk to End Alzheimer’s benefits those affected by Alzheimer’s disease in your community.
What is the Walk to End Alzheimer’s?
Held annually September and October in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against this disease, which plays a devastating role in the lives of so many:
- An estimated 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia
- In the United States alone, more than 6 million have Alzheimer’s disease, and over 11 million are providing unpaid care
- Alzheimer’s disease kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined
- One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia
What the flowers symbolize. Across the nation, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to finding a cure. Because, as the Alzheimer’s Association states, like flowers, participants don’t stop when something’s in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
- Blue: Someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
- Purple: An individual who has lost someone to the disease.
- Yellow: A person who is currently supporting or caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Orange: A participant who supports the cause and the Association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.
How is Senior Star involved?
At Senior Star, we are committed to being a positive impact on the local communities where our residents reside, while also making a difference within the entire Aging Services industry. Our teams remain committed to causes that affect seniors and their families around the world.
When we ask our friends and family to make a donation to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, we are providing hope to millions of families as we continue to pursue our nation’s goal: to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias by 2025.
Why is it so Important to Support a Senior Star team in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s?
The Alzheimer’s Association is a global organization, working to advance care, support and research across the world. From face-to-face support, to online education programs, to speaking up for the rights and needs of those affected, to helping pass landmark legislation, to ultimately finding a cure, the money you raise makes a difference in the lives of those facing Alzheimer’s disease.
How can I donate to a Senior Star team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s?
To donate to a Senior Star team in your area, just click here. You also can opt to join our team by participating in the walk. Together, we can advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and provide programs and support to improve the lives of millions of affected Americans. The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, therefore all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Please join us as together, we work to end this disease. At Senior Star, our promise is to Do for Each Other With Love. We invite you to donate to a Senior Star team for the fall Walk to End Alzheimer’s. We thank you in advance for your support.
At Senior Star, we do everything we can to make a positive difference in the life of our residents. If your family has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, please download the complimentary Just the Facts: A Guide to Memory Care. Questions about senior living? Contact us to learn more.