GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The largest fundraiser of the year for the Alzheimer's Association happened in Grand Rapids Saturday.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's raises awareness for the disease, not just in Grand Rapids but also around the country, with 600 communities participating in the walk.
More than six million people around the country have been diagnosed with the disease, with deaths more than doubling in the past 20 years.
There is no cure for Alzheimer's.
Participants could register for the walk starting at 9 a.m. at Calder Plaza.
There was an opening ceremony, emceed by our own Michelle Dunaway, before the walk started at 10 a.m.
The route is about two miles long.
Participants did not have to pay a registration fee, but were asked to make a donation and commit to raising money for the fight against Alzheimer's.
All the money raised will go to the Alzheimer's Association for research, care and support efforts.
