Alzheimer's Association Hosts Together We Walk Event in Morgan County
The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a "Together We Walk" celebration in Jacksonville on Nov. 19 at The Pointe at Jacksonville to honor participants and caregivers and to build on a successful Sept. 7 fundraising walk. The Sept. 7 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Jacksonville raised $47,823 for Alzheimer’s care, and the November event will recognize volunteers, offer community support, and raise awareness.
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The Alzheimer’s Association will mark a community milestone on Nov. 19 with a "Together We Walk" event at The Pointe at Jacksonville, 20 Jacksonville Place, running from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration begins at 5 p.m. The gathering will honor VIP participants from the Sept. 7 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Jacksonville, celebrate the nearly fifty thousand dollars raised for Alzheimer’s care, and provide an evening of recognition and support for caregivers and families across Morgan County.
The Sept. 7 walk raised $47,823 for Alzheimer’s care, and organizers say the Nov. 19 event is intended to acknowledge that achievement while keeping momentum for local services and outreach. Dinner will be served, and the event will include a keynote address delivered by Dr. Renan Mapue, head of the medical staff for Boyd Memorial Hospital. The program aims to both thank supporters and underscore the continuing need for awareness and assistance for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
For Morgan County residents the event is more than a ceremony. It offers a chance for families and caregivers to connect with one another, to meet volunteers and health professionals, and to learn more about the resources that fundraising makes possible. Local hospitals, clinics, care coordinators, and support networks often rely on community fundraising and volunteer efforts to expand services, and organizers expect the celebration to highlight how those funds translate into care and programs.
Recognizing VIP participants from the walk also serves to acknowledge the individual volunteers and teams whose work produced this community outcome. The event will provide visibility for caregivers, who frequently shoulder long term responsibilities for relatives and friends living with dementia. By centering caregivers in the program, the Alzheimer’s Association seeks to shine a light on support needs and on ways neighbors can help.
Dr. Renan Mapue’s keynote will bring a local medical perspective to the evening. As head of the medical staff at Boyd Memorial Hospital, Dr. Mapue is positioned to discuss clinical and community care linkages and to reinforce the role local health systems play in responding to dementia related needs. The presence of local medical leadership is intended to strengthen ties between health care providers and community based support.
Residents interested in attending should arrive at The Pointe at Jacksonville by 5 p.m. for registration. The event promises to be a community focused celebration of volunteerism, a moment to honor caregivers, and a reminder that local fundraising can directly support Alzheimer’s care in Morgan County.
