On October 11, 2018

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $37K

RUTLAND—More than 260 residents from the Rutland area joined the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 8 in Main Street Park. Participants raised more than $37,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Though the amount raised was short of the goal of $45,000, the local committee is still urging the community to continue to raise funds to meet that goal. The event is still accepting donations of any amount, either online at alz.org/walk or by mail to Vermont Chapter, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Williston, VT 05495.

Rutland Regional Medical Center was the top fundraising team at the year’s Rutland walk, raising over $4,000. There were 39 teams to walk the 2-mile route on the chilly morning. Participants enjoyed a healthy breakfast, children’s activities, and photo ops with the Vermont 501st Star Wars troopers, along with music by local radio personality, Terry Jaye.

Photo courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association
Crowds wearing the signature purple color gathered for a walk in support of Alzheimer’s Awareness  in Rutland.

Do you want to submit feedback to the editor?

Send Us An Email!

Related Posts

Joseph M. Davis, 38

February 11, 2025
Joseph M. Davis, 38, of W. Rutland, passed away on Jan. 17. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Morse-Davis; mother, Debra Davis; sister, Christine Messer and husband, Chris, along with their children, Allison, Hannah, and Zachary, as well as his extended family and friends.  Joe enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, and online gaming. He…

Ice fishing fest reels in hundreds for frozen fun in Barnard

February 5, 2025
By Ekaterina Raikhovski Editor’s note: This story is via a partnership with Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship Christian Poupart grew up in Contrecoeur, Quebec, a small city where “there’s more people on the ice during the winter than in the village.” But even people like Poupart, who’s been ice fishing his…

Rudolph Michael, 86

February 5, 2025
Rudolph “Rudi” Michael passed away on Jan. 20. A free and uninhibited spirit, Rudi was a jester and mentor to a large circle of close and devoted friends, young and old, who join in remembering him for his generosity and his rascally humor. Rudi was born July 1, 1938, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, the second…

RRMC unveils first Mamava Lactation Pod in Rutland County

February 5, 2025
Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) installed the first Mamava Lactation Pod in Rutland County on Jan. 27, offering a private and accessible space for nursing parents. The state-of-the-art pod is located on the main level near the Allen Street entrance and accessible via the Mamava app. The initiative began in September 2024 when a new…