Curry and Roosevelt Counties along with the Cities of Clovis and Portales have partnered together to host the first Annual Curry/Roosevelt Counties of Eastern New Mexico Alzheimer’s Walk. The walk is slated for Nov. 20, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Curry County Event Center
“I am so grateful this event is taking place. Alzheimer’s is such a devastating disease, not only for the person with it, but also the family members,” stated Commission Chair Tina Dixon. “ I have two family members suffering from Alzheimer’s and I can tell you first hand watching the deterioration and struggle to remember even day-to-day life is heartbreaking.”
Attached is a flyer about the event as well as the Roosevelt County Proclamation. Curry and Roosevelt Counties would like to invite all local residents to participate in this fundraiser help raise awareness and monetary donations to help fight this disease and find a cure.
“I am very blessed to serve on a Board of Commissioners whom have supported and adopted the Proclamation declaring November 20, 2021 as Walk to End Alzheimer’s Day in Roosevelt County. I encourage everyone to attend this event and help raise awareness,” Dixon added.
If you are interested in participating, wear purple and encourage your friends and family to join in on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. The NM Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be offering Alzheimer’s flowers for those walking in honor of someone you care about, or to show your support to others who may be living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Here is the donation link: http://act.alz.org/goto/curryrooseveltcountywalk
Please share and follow the event on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/1st-Annual-CurryRoosevelt-Counties-Eastern-New-Mexico-Alzheimers-Walk-E-108364591646193. If your organization is interested in partnering with the Counties and the Cities, please contact Diane Morton at 575.763.6016 or dmorton@currycounty.org.
