Senior living community raises awareness and funds through Quad Cities Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®
DAVENPORT, IA (September 10, 2015) -Quad City friends and families are invited to join the associates and residents of Senior Star at Elmore Place as they lace up their shoes in anticipation of the 2015 Quad Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's® on Saturday, September 19 at The Wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL. Registration begins at 8 a.m. followed by a special ceremony at 9 a.m., and then they're off and walking!
The senior living community is thrilled to be participating in the Quad Cities Walk for a seventh year and is encouraging local friends and neighbors to join them in the fight against Alzheimer's. To date, Team Elmore has raised more than $20,000 in support of Alzheimer's research and care, making them the number one fundraising team in both the Quad Cities area and the state of Iowa.
Alzheimer's awareness, care and funding is a Senior Star priority. As such, they will match up to $250,000 for gifts made through all of their Senior Star teams across the nation. Senior Star is a platinum member of the Alzheimer's Association National Team Program aiming to raise $500,000 company-wide. "Senior Star has a profound mission to support the Alzheimer's Association," said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place. "It's such an honor to contribute to this cause since every day we have firsthand knowledge of the amazing privilege it is to care for those suffering with Alzheimer's as well as support their families. These steps, hand-in-hand with residents and their families, are a journey we are proud to take."
Senior Star at Elmore Place continues to be at the forefront of offering creative and innovative services that provide purpose for its memory care residents. The senior living community offers many signature programs created specifically for their residents living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. These programs include Senior Star's Destination ProgrammingTM, the Music & MemorySM Program and Snoezelen® Therapy.
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspirational event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.
For more information on how you can support Team Elmore, contact team captain Jennifer Huette at 563.359.0100.
