- November 23, 2024
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Deanna and her husband, Andrew Arthur, with their family Christopher, Andrew and Tracy Jones. Photos by Aleksey Volchek
Participants identified their relationship with Alzheimer's with colored flowers. Each color tells a different story of why they fight.
ROTC leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Carly Wille, development manager for the Alzheimer's Association, signs in Gary Moore for the walk.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly hosts the opening ceremony.
Edward Jones, national presenting sponsor, has contributed over $5 million this year alone. John Skripko thanked volunteers and walk participants for their commitment to fight Alzheimers
Cindy Flowers, event chairwoman. Photos by Aleksey Volchek
Carrie Meyer holds yellow flower as she's a caretaker for Joyce Gravina, who lives with Alzheimers and holds a blue flower. Emily Rosenberger holds an orange flower to represent her support for the fight.
Those who have lost someone to the disease held purple flowers along with Jodi Roos on stage.
Those who have lost someone to the disease held purple flower along with Jodi Roos on stage.
At the starting line.
Four young volunteers kick off the walk.
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to fight this devastating disease. Between Flagler and St. Johns counties, there are over 8,000 people who live with Alzheimer's.
