On September 29, 2024, West Essex AYLUS volunteered at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in West Orange, New Jersey. Currently more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Between 2000 and 2019, deaths from Alzheimer’s have more than doubled. In 2022, Alzheimer’s disease will cost the United States $321 billion. This number is projected to rise to nearly $1 trillion in 2050. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
West Essex members arrived at 8:00am to help set up the event tables, unpack kids zone materials, distribute event T-shirts and registrations. Then members hosted Kids Zone activities including drawing, art and craft for children, face painting, and temporary tattoos. Members also worked at the cheer zone to encourage participants to complete the walk.
West Essex participating members: 4 hours: Zoe Leung, Hebe Leung, Jaden Leung, Ella Chai; 3 hours: Ethan Yang, Ethan Liu; 2 hours: Forest Yang, Alyssa Zhang, Jessica Yu, Carson Yu, Zihua Zhang, Orion Lee.