2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Tops $500,000
Thanks to the exemplary efforts of volunteers, donors, corporate sponsors and chapter staff, the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s campaign for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati surpassed its fundraising goal by more than $50,000. The Chapter’s five walks attracted an estimated 4,400 participants and raised nearly $506,000.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
An estimated 3,100 walkers weathered a breezy and cool morning during the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Sawyer Point on Saturday, Oct. 1. WLWT-TV News anchor Jack Atherton joined the B105.1 FM morning team of Chris Carr, Maverick and Jason “Stattman” Statt as event emcees.
The event raised a record $361,946 for the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.
“I want to thank everyone who participated in one way or the other to make this year’s Walk a record-breaking success,” said planning committee co-chair Mark Cawley. “Certainly, recognition has to go to the sponsors, the teams and all the walkers. I would especially like to thank all of the generous sponsors and teams for their support as well as the planning committee for all their valuable work.”
Top Individual Fundraisers:
1st – Brenda Caldwell - $3,600
2nd - Mindy Moss - $3,355
3rd – Lindsey Otradovec - $2,881
Top Fundraising Teams:
Corporate Team: MOM Dallas/Cincy Steppers - $2,038
Friends & Family Team: Meyer’s Marchers - $10,530
Health Care Team: The Kenwood - $12,586
School & Community Team: Xavier University Department of Psych - $2,318
John Heppler joined Mr. Cawley as an event co-chair. The planning committee included Kathy Aker, Christine Alexander, Mike Anderson, Molly Bischoff, Da’Ren Brooks, Barb Bruewer, Dana Cheyne, Cindy Comperchio, Lisa Corcoran, Jack Daniel, Sarah Frey, Christian Gausvik, Kristi Guilfoyle, Matthew Hambleton, Tracy Jones, Kevin Kanter, Ben Koenig, Katie Moreno, Shad Ramsey, Tina Rouse, Judy Schlagheck, Sally Sheehan and Jennifer Wessel.
Butler, Warren and Clinton Counties
More than 750 walkers joined the B105.1FM morning team of Chris Carr, Maverick and Jason “Stattman” Statt at the Butler, Warren and Clinton Counties Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Wetherington Golf & Country Club in West Chester on Saturday, Sept. 10. The event raised a record $84,514.
Top Individual Fundraisers:
1st – Christina Jenkins - $1,065
2nd – Jim Burton - $1,000
3rd – Cheryl Kalous - $990
Top Fundraising Teams:
Friends & Family Team: Friends of Kathy O’Friel Hammond - $7,415
Health Care Team: Blackstone Steppers - $4,095
School & Community Team: First Baptist Church of Fairfield - $1,040
Corporate Team: Sibcy Cline Realtors - $478
“We are so grateful for the continued generosity from participants and donors of the Butler, Warren and Clinton Counties Walk,” said Special Events Coordinator Marcy Hawkins. “Thank you to everyone who supported the walk and made it so successful.” Susan Dickey and Dave Noonan served as co-chair of the event planning committee, which included Stephanie Adams, Jerry Craft, Donna Deaton, Lori Deaton, Debby Farmer, Lisa Grinstead, Jennifer Kinney, Brenda Lovich, Jennifer Mims, Karen Rolcik, Diana Siciliano and Stephanie Wehrman.
Adams, Brown and Highland Counties
Nearly 200 enthusiastic participants made the Adams, Brown and Highland Counties Walk to End Alzheimer’s one to remember. The walk at Adams Lake State Park on Saturday, Aug. 27 raised $15,916 in support of local programs and services provided by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.
The top three individual fundraisers were:
1st Place – Hubert Tyler - $770
2nd Place – Lennie Grooms - $699
3rd Place – Jennifer Williams - $500
The top fundraising team was Team Erma Kate with $3,256.
“This community is so giving and generous. Thanks to everyone for making the Walk such a success,” said Melissa Dever, Southeastern Ohio Branch Manager for Greater Cincinnati Chapter. “This was done with the support of many individuals raising money in memory or in honor of someone they know affected by this terrible disease, along with local businesses, community and healthcare organizations. Their spirit and dedication to our mission made the day so much fun.” Gemelia Tyler served as planning committee chair.
Bracken County, Ky.
About 90 walkers enjoyed pleasant weather and a scenic walk along the Ohio River at the Bracken County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Oct. 9. The event in Augusta, Ky., raised $12,954 in support of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter and its services in Northern Kentucky.
Top Individual Fundraisers:
1st – Holly Huffman - $2,593
2nd – Agnes Moore - $903
3rd – Eric Bach - $400
Team Mar-Lin was the top fundraising team with $2,593 in donations.
“Thanks to everyone who participated in the Bracken County Memory Walk” said Memory Walk co-chair Brandi Marsh. “It was a success because of you.”
Ms. Marsh, along with Pat Briggs and Sue Groves, serves as chairs of the event’s planning committee.
Portsmouth
Nearly 300 participants enjoyed a scenic Ohio River walk at the Portsmouth Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event raised a record $25,690 in support of local chapter programs and services.
Top Individual Fundraisers:
1st – Jamie Williams - $1,540
2nd – Rachel Coleman - $1,464
3rd – Mary Ann Hill - $780
Top Fundraising Team: Team USSA Adult Day Center - $3,306
“It takes all of us working together to make a difference and we did it for Memory Walk,” said Jamie Williams, Event chairperson. The event planning committee consisted of Scott Akers, Rachel Coleman, Ryan Lawson, Rosemary Malone, Erica Moore, Alma Tatman and Ms. Williams.
