TULSA, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation recently contributed $272,851 to the Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association chapter to help raise awareness.
According to the association, more than 70,500 Oklahomans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and more than 108,000 friends and family members provide unpaid care for their loved ones each year. More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, while more than 12 million people provide their unpaid care.
“Through our strong partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, we continue to ensure Cherokee citizens, and all Oklahomans, can receive cutting-edge treatment, including prevention efforts and culturally responsive care, as well as support for caregivers,” Hoskin said.
Tribal officials and executives from Cherokee Nation Businesses, as well as employees from throughout the tribe, recently joined other community members in a Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Tulsa. Several thousand participants marched through downtown Tulsa, surpassing this year’s fundraising goal of $980,000…