7-2-2014 Jill Lorentz Denver Walk Alzheimer's Association of Colorado

Posted by Joy Collins

28 Rotarians and 11 guests rang in the new Rotary year & July with a round of "Yankee Doodle"

Rotarian Donna Foerster introduced Jill Lorentz, Manager of Denver's Walk to End Alzheimer's sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. She told us that Alzheimer's is a deadly disease for which there is not yet a known cure. The Association is the largest provider of dollars raised for Alzheimer's research in the world, supporting 324 labs in 22 countries, which are all seeking a cure.

The Alzheimer's Association trains doctors, nurses, and care communities about Alzheimer's and all types of dementia. The Alzheimer's Association of Colorado has 7 regional offices, which cover every county in Colorado, and 94 support groups throughout the state. All services are free to the public and depend completely on fundraising.

Denver's Walk to End Alzheimer's is the major fundraiser. This year's event will be Saturday, September 20 at Denver City Park; registration starts at 7 am and the walk begins at 9 am. Register today at www.coloradoalzwalk.org!

The Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter is also hosting an "Education Symposium & Early Stage Forum" on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. Registration is open at www.alz.org/co.