Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greater Mankato Raises $119,829 for Programs and Research

Local community members recently came together for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s^®– Greater Mankato on Oct. 4 at Spring Lake Park. 664 walkers, donors and sponsors raised more than $119,825 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s classes and resources for local families, and advance dementia research.

Walk manager Rebekah Hartman said, “We are so grateful to each of our walkers, volunteers and generous community sponsors this year! This event provides an incredible opportunity to the community as it brings people impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia together so they do not have to face this disease alone.”

Team Gibbon was the top fundraising team at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising more than $10,715. This team walks in honor of Barb Bruns in their seventh walk. Barb’s family was taught the importance of making memories, patience and that life is too short. They continue to fight for a cure and reclaim the future for millions.

7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States – a leading cause of death. They are supported by 11 million unpaid caregivers. In Minnesota alone, there are 101,900 people living with the disease and 166,000 caregivers.

Donations of any amount are continuing to be accepted for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s  Greater Mankato until Dec. 31, 2025. The Association relies on these funds to provide its critical programs for families in the community. Gifts can be made at https://act.alz.org/mankato.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s^®

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.  Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk^®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Association^® Minnesota-North Dakota
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to  Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org.mnnd or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.