Freedom Credit Union Seeking Donations in Support of Walk to End Alzheimer’s

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of September, Freedom Credit Union is accepting monetary donations at all its branches to benefit the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, making it the largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

According to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and more than 7 million Americans are living with the disease. This year alone, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the U.S. $360 billion — a number projected to rise to nearly $1 trillion by 2050.

“Alzheimer’s disease isn’t just a staggering statistic; for many of us, it’s deeply personal, taking away precious memories and connections with our loved ones,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “That’s why we’re committed to supporting the Alzheimer’s Association once again by forming a team to walk and by raising funds for breakthroughs in the fight against dementia.”

Freedom Credit Union is accepting donations through Saturday, Sept. 30. Local walks in Western Mass. this year will be held in Adams on Saturday, Oct. 5, and at Holyoke Community College on Sunday, Oct. 20. The Freedom Credit Union team is participating in the walk in Holyoke.