SCHENECTADY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) – The Alzheimer’s Association held one of four local walks taking place throughout the month of October on Saturday. The walk took place at the Mohawk Harbor, with nearly 500 people participating. The walk is aimed at raising awareness and money to boost research and support care services for Alzheimer’s disease.
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The annual event brought in over $90,000, amongst the hundreds of walkers in attendance. The Alzheimer’s Association holds these walks in over 600 communities throughout the country.
The three other walks taking place this month are in Queensbury on October 19 at SUNY Adirondack, Albany on October 26 at Siena College, and in Troy on October 27 at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium.
Sally Heller is a caregiver for her husband, Tim, who has Alzheimer’s disease, she attended the walk today in support of him.
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“It means a lot,” Heller said. “I end up crying everyday, because I know my husband does not have long to live. It hurts. We have been married for over 44 years. We had big plans for after his retirement, and it fell through. So, everything I do is for him.”