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THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION’S WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® ENGAGES AND INSPIRES BAYOU AREA RESIDENTS WITH A KICK-OFF LUNCH AND RECEPTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 16TH AT CAILLOUET LAND, LLC IN THIBODAUX
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Phone: 446-7218
Email: kclement@ci.thibodaux.la.us
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Bayou area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. The organization is kicking off the engagement with a Luncheon at Caillouet Land, LLC located at 405 W 3rd Street in Thibodaux from 12 - 1 PM. The Space is generously donated by The Caillouet Land. Guest Speaker, Dr. Richard Lasseigne, will share his personal story of his journey with Alzheimer’s Disease in hopes of inspiring others in his situation. Alzheimer Association staff will also be sharing resources available to the community and how to get involved in the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s through sponsorship, volunteering, and registering as a team.
Now, Alzheimer’s disease has officially become the most expensive disease in America with costs set to skyrocket in the years ahead. As the sixth leading cause of death in our country, over 5,000,000 Americans are living with the disease. Over 93,000 of those are living in our state of Louisiana. One in three seniors will die from Alzheimer’s disease and women in their 60s are twice as likely to get dementia or Alzheimer’s as they are to get breast cancer. But, there is a reason to hope; especially in the Bayou area community! The Alzheimer’s Association, Louisiana Chapter kicks off its season of fundraising this year through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in New Orleans.
ABOUT THE KICK-OFF LUNCH ON AUGUST 16:
The Bayou Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s® continues to grow bigger and better! The Kick-Off is fun and inspiring for the community. This year, Caillouet Land, LLC will host the lunch from Noon to 1 pm. This is a free event, however, registration is encouraged! All attendees will receive a ticket for door prizes and will learn how to get involved with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Attendees will enjoy lunch followed by a short presentation. Alzheimer’s staff will be available after the presentation to answer any questions. Register for the Walk and receive a Team Captain Guide and some cool swag. RSVP at https://AlzKickoff.eventbrite.com or email efmoynihan@alz.org.
The Kick-Off Lunch will educate and inspire community members to form or join Walk Teams in the Bayou Area and offer information to interested companies and organizations in sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Funds raised at the Bayou Walk to End Alzheimer’s will help to continue education programs, the 24/7 helpline, support groups, training, and much-needed research.
“There has never been a greater need for the citizens of Louisiana to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s and Dementia by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and experiencing our Kick-Off Lunch this month,” said Eileen Moynihan, representative of the Alzheimer’s Association, in southeast Louisiana. “Funds raised at Walk will help provide care and support services to the nearly 93,000 residents in Louisiana living with Alzheimer’s, and the 203,000 Caregivers while also contributing to advancing critically-needed research.”
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on October 8th, at Peltier Park in Thibodaux. In addition to the 1.5-mile, inspirational walk, participants will enjoy a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s. Start or join a team today at: act.alz.org/Bayou. Breakfast will be served and water will be available. Music and entertainment will happen throughout the walk. Kids and dogs are welcome. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM.
About the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End
Alzheimer’s:
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’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 the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
About the
Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Local sponsorship for the Bayou Walk to End Alzheimer’s include: Aetna, Capitol Imaging Services, Carpenter Health and Ochsner Health. Back to Top