Walk to end Alzheimer’s takes place in Lansing

It was a phrase that echoed throughout the event

“Find a cure” Said Ashley Crosser, Development Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

“Find a cure soon,” Said Tiffany Smith, MSU Sigma Kappa.

“Let’s Find that Cure,” Said Scot Moncur, Participant, Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Moncur family was at the walk to end Alzheimer’s for their second year, and for them it’s personal.

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“Grandma Terry is my mother, she lost her battle with Alzheimer’s last year,” Said Beqi Moncur, participant, Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The family came wearing Team Grandma Terry kisses t-shirts

“She always wore bright red lipstick, she loved her grandchildren so much, you could always tell when the grandman was there because she’d leave a bright red kiss on each one of their cheeks.” Said Beqi Moncur.

Hundreds of neighbors joined them on the walk through the rain, including Sigma Kappa sisters.

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“We raised $26,000,” said Smith.

Driven by a shared goal, Tiffany Smith, who spearheaded the effort, highlighted her group’s dedication.

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