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05 // HOMETOWN FEATURE NEWS

On September 20, 2025, the Alzheimer's Association hosted a fundraiser walkathon at Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, Texas.

The goal of the walkathon was for residents to show support and awareness toward individuals "living with Alzheimer's and other dementias," all the while raising funds for Alzheimer's medication research and resources.

Attendees could walk either the 1-mile or 3-mile route after registration. Participants wore purple in accordance with the official colors of the Alzheimer's Association to show further support.

(Map of both the 1-mile and 3-mile route)
Ultimately, 157 people attended the walkathon, and consequently raised $15,700. This averages to around $100 raised per person, which is relatively impressive. Furthermore, though omitted to keep people's privacy, images of the event can be found on social media.

More information about upcoming fundraisers by the Alzheimer's Association can be found in the link at the top of the page, and a prior article can be found here.

(An image from the California Southland Chapter)
- C. Thomas Bailey

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