Local Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee Helps Share Awareness on Disease that Affects Thousands of New Mexicans

Albuquerque, NM – August 10, 2022 – The Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter is pleased to announce “Alzheimer's Association Night at the Isotopes,” an awareness event organized by the Central NM Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee in cooperation with the Albuquerque Isotopes.

It will take place on Sunday, August 28, 2022, 6:05pm, as the Albuquerque Isotopes take on the Round Rock Express at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. The address is 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help create awareness for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the important cause behind it, while enjoying a great night at the ballpark. The more people know about this effort, the more action we inspire,” says Stephanie W. Telles (co-chair, Central NM Walk Committee).

“We encourage everyone to join us and show support for the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia and their unpaid family caregivers.” 

Today, an estimated 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, the total number is Projected to increase to nearly 13 million by 2050. It is the only leading cause of death without a prevention or cure.

Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll – not just on those with the disease, but on entire families. In our own state, 43,000 New Mexicans over age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2025, that number is expected to rise to 53,000. Our state has 85,000 unpaid dementia caregivers, many of whom are family members, contributing 158 million hours of care valued at $2.6 billion.

The NM Chapter will be providing information booths, statistics and infographics, and easy on-site registration for the Central NM Walk to End Alzheimer's. Additional awareness and volunteer opportunities will also be available. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple on game night to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s, as purple is the official color of the Alzheimer’s Association.

To purchase your ticket – and ensure you are seated with other supporters of the Alzheimer’s Association - please follow these instructions using the link below:

Click “Unlock” and Enter Passcode: “ALZ”

www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E005C34A2281A57 

For Info or questions, contact Ariel Langford, aalangford@alz.org, (505) 404-9851.