On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.
Mary Fus is not just a participant in the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s; she is a beacon of hope and resilience in our community. As a repeat Elite Grand Champion and Chair of the Mission Committee, Mary has led her team and demonstrated unwavering dedication, raising over $355,000 and personally raising over $87,000 for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Reflecting on her journey as a caregiver for her mother, who battles Alzheimer’s disease, Mary shares, “It takes more patience than you can imagine, but it is also an honor to give back to her and care for her when she needs it the most.” Mary’s profound commitment to her mother’s well-being exemplifies the selflessness and compassion inherent in the caregiving journey.
With each step she takes in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Mary honors her mother’s legacy while advocating for a future free from the grips of this devastating disease. “Our roles are reversed now,” Mary reflects "I take care of her like she took care of me growing up." Her unwavering determination to confront Alzheimer’s head-on is a testament to the enduring bond between mother and child.
Chicago Walk fundraising deadlines
August 20
Participants must raise $100 by August 20 to receive the official 2024 Walk t-shirt in time for Walk day on September 21.
Fundraising continues until December 31. Those meeting the $100 goal after August 20 will receive their shirts on a rolling basis, three weeks after Walk day.
September 1
Become an Elite Grand Champion by raising $2,500 by September 1 to have your name on a personalized yard sign along the Walk route.
Teams raising $15,000 by September 1 earn a table in the top team area on Walk day.
Teams raising $25,000 earn a hospitality tent on Walk day.
The Corporate Challenge ends on September 1, and the winner will be announced at the Walk. For more information, email Mary DeMars at mcdemars@alz.org.
September 16
Become a Grand Champion by raising $1,000 to earn a free parking pass on Walk day.
September 21
Become a Champion by raising $500 to receive a medal in the Champions Club tent on Walk day. Medals can be dropped off or shipped if you cannot attend the event.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that change the course of the disease,” said, Mary DeMars, Alzheimer’s Association Walk Manager “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.”
For more information about the Chicago Walk to end Alzheimer’s or to find your Walk click here.
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