The Alzheimer’s Association held its seventh annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday in Manhattan.
Over 300 participants were on hand, including members of the K-State Baseball team and the Sigma Kappa-Theta Tau sorority.
MollyPatt Eyestone says that the fundraising walk is the highest per capita walk in the state of Kansas.
Eyestone says the foundation has raised over $67,000 and were looking to get at least $100,000 in donations.
Mary Martell, who’s stepmother succumbed to the disease last November, spoke about the importance of clinical research when studying Alzheimer’s.
Eyestone, who’s grandfather also succumbed to the disease, spoke about why it was important to be in attendance for this event.
The leading fundraiser for the event was Sigma Kappa-Theta Tau with over $5,000 raised for the walk. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association website through Dec. 15.
