Southern Tier unites to raise more than $47,000 at Walk To End Alzheimer’s

New York’s Southern Tier united on Sunday to raise $47,297 at the Alzheimer’s Association 2014 Greater Binghamton Walk To End Alzheimer’s presented by United Methodist Homes. More than 650 people gathered at Otsiningo Park to honor those that have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition to the three-mile walk through the trails of Otsiningo Park, walkers learned about Alzheimer’s disease, participating in clinical trials and using their voice to advocate for the cause. Walkers also took part in a meaningful ceremony honoring those living with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as those who have died from the disease, and their caregivers. They also heard from Judith Legant, a Binghamton resident, who spoke about her own Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

The leading individual fundraiser was Donna Ticonchuk of Apalachin, who raised $1,070. Team Bennett was the leading family and friends’ team, having raised $2,095. The top corporate team was Levene Gouldin and Thompson with $1,743. United Methodist Homes raised the most money in the senior care division at $5,432. The top five fundraisers in each division can be found at www.alzcny.org/blog.

Fundraising for the Walk To End Alzheimer continues through 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31. Learn more and make a donation at www.alz.org/walk.