COUNCIL BLUFFS, September 26, 2022 – The Council Bluffs community participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 24 at the River’s Edge Park. Walkers helped raise $32,000 so far to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year, so there is still time to donate at alz.org/walk.

Team Jensen led by Ross Jensen from Edward Jones was named the Top Team raising over $3,800. Jensen walks in memory of his grandmother and aunt.

The other top teams and walkers are:

• Team Primrose Retirement Council Bluffs led by Tiffany Eggett raised $3,100
• Team Availa Bank Council Bluffs led by Team Captain Samantha Adland raised over $2,200
• Top Walker Jessica Duncan, Team Captain of the Angels Home Health team, raised over $2,000 in honor of several family members and the residents she serves.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Iowa alone, there are more than 66,000 people living with the disease and 73,000 caregivers.