Raising Awarness for Alzheimers
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- Created on Monday, 12 September 2016 18:56
- Written by Dylan Clark
ST. JOHNSBURY - Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott attended the Walk to End Alzheimer's over the weekend to help raise awareness for the disease. Hundreds of walkers dressed in purple lined the streets of St. Johnsbury to help spread the awareness for the cause.
"I think this is a great example of what makes Vermont special, community means a lot, and I think that even though we may not be the most affluent here in Vermont, I think we're amongst the most giving," says Scott.
Scott was not the only one who was impressed with the level of support from the community.
"We couldn't have asked for a better turn out. It's clearly a result of the committee and these boots on the ground out in the community, trying to rally people and raise awareness," says Programs and Outreach Director for the Vermont Chapter for Alzheimer's Association Pamela Beidler.
Giving is what this event was all about. Finding a way to raise not only awareness, but money, in an attempt to aid research. The event was able to raise nearly $15,000 of its $27,000 goal, and there is always time to help make that goal a reality by going through the Alzheimer's Association. Anyone interested can donate or simply support a participant or team.
Beidler urges for everyone to help if they are able. She believes that even if Alzheimer's doesn't affect you at the moment, the chances that it will are high. "If they don't have a personal connection yet, chances are that in the next 5 to 10 years, they will," says Beidler.
