MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The world's largest fundraiser to fight Alzheimer's disease stepped off this morning in Lackawanna County.
The Alzheimer's Association's Greater Pennsylvania Chapter held their annual walk to end Alzheimer's Saturday at PNC Field.
It's an event that happens in cities nationwide.
Here in our area, more than 700 people came out to participate.
Upcoming lane resrtictions on I-81 in Lackawanna County
Walkers carried flower pinwheels in four different colors, to represent their connection to the disease.
Purple was to memorialize loved ones lost, blue for those living with the disease, yellow for caregivers, and orange for people who support the cause of ending Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia.
"Everyone has a different journey, but we come together, to not only celebrate but also raise awareness of this awful disease and that we're here to support them," voiced Senior Director of the Alzheimer's Association Frances Gibbons.
Over 80,000 dollars were raised to benefit the organization.
Those funds will go toward Alzheimer's research and care.
