The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Charleston residents to become Champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in the annual Memory Walk. The Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina will be the site of the Memory Walk on Saturday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Those interested in participating in this year’s walk are invited to drop-in the walk kick-off on Tuesday, September 14 anytime between 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the new Guy Harvey’s Island Grill located in Mt. Pleasant Town Centre. Come learn how you can form a walk team and join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic that is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.  It is estimated that someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease every 70 seconds.  By mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer’s disease every 33 seconds.
“There has never been a greater need for the citizens of Charleston to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in Memory Walk,” said Cameron Renwick, an Alzheimer’s Association spokesperson.  “As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and funds raised will provide support services to the 80,000 residents of South Carolina living with Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to critically needed research.”