Visiting Angels Achieves Successful Fundraising for Alzheimer's
Visiting Angels Achieves Successful Fundraising for Alzheimer's
More than a Thousand Participants Team Up to Raise More than a Half Million Dollars for National Fundraiser
In a remarkable display of community spirit, an extensive network of supporters collaborated to shatter fundraising records in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Visiting Angels, the nation's leading provider of in-home senior care and a proud supporter of the Alzheimer's Association, managed to rally an astonishing amount of $548,000 to benefit the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's.
According to Lary Meigs, CEO of Visiting Angels, "The Alzheimer's Association holds a special place in our hearts. We engage with families facing the challenges of this disease daily. By participating in this walk and fundraising event, we express our commitment to support these families in their struggle for a potential cure. Our service to seniors continues alongside our fundraising efforts until the day we find that cure."
The Walk to End Alzheimer's event, which occurs in more than 600 communities across the country, is recognized as the world's largest initiative aimed at raising funds and awareness for care, support, and research related to Alzheimer's.
Visiting Angels proudly served as a Platinum Sponsor in 2024, fielding 168 teams and involving 1,268 individuals nationwide. Meigs emphasized the dedication shown by their teams and franchisees, stating, "It’s truly heartwarming to witness our network’s unwavering commitment yearly to support this critical cause. Their collective efforts promote vital research and care services while fostering community connections in the ongoing battle against Alzheimer’s disease."
A significant intrusion of funds was awarded through a special Visiting Angels incentive program, which provided $250,000 to recognize 12 teams for their efforts, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $45,000. Here are the notable winners along with their awards:
- 1st Place and Largest Team: $45,000 – Visiting Angels Eureka
- 2nd Place and Most Improved: $40,000 – Visiting Angels Northeast Ohio
- 3rd Place: $30,000 – Visiting Angels Westchester
- 4th Place: $25,000 – Visiting Angels Home Office
- 5th Place: $20,000 – Angels on the Move – York
- 6th Place: $15,000 – Family Matters to Visiting Angels – Lancaster
- 7th Place: $15,000 – Visiting Angels Greater St. Charles
- 8th Place: $15,000 – Angels on the Move – Lancaster
- 9th Place: $15,000 – Visiting Angels Rochester
- 10th Place: $15,000 – Visiting Angels Southeast Michigan
- Rookie Rockstar: $5,000 – Visiting Angels Augusta
- Top Individual: $5,000 – Lynn McKenna with Visiting Angels Eureka
The urgency to discover a cure cannot be understated, given that the Alzheimer's Association reports that deaths attributable to Alzheimer's have more than doubled between 2000 and 2021. Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. are currently battling this debilitating disease.
Visiting Angels remains steadfast in its mission to offer compassionate care to those affected by Alzheimer's, having raised approximately $4.3 million total to support these critical efforts.
To learn more about the mission and support offered by Visiting Angels, please visit their site.
About Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services, Inc.
Founded in 1998, Visiting Angels has expanded remarkably from its roots in Philadelphia, boasting over 600 private-duty agencies across the United States today. Known for being America’s Choice in Home Care, our dedicated caregivers strive to help older adults live comfortably, independently, and safely in their homes.
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