Richmond Walk to End Alzheimer’s closes in on 2024 donation goal
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Nearly 3,000 people participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Richmond on Saturday, Nov. 9, and it's close to reaching its donation goal, which goes to furthering the care, support and research efforts into the disease. 8News is partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Richmond Chapter for the walk, which was held in the morning at City Stadium. We spoke with several community members who shared why they participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, many of whom described their loved ones' experiences with the disease. 8News Anchor Deanna Allbrittin (left), Pamela Bingham (middle) and 8News Anchor Heather Hope (right) at 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's Pamela Bingham, a loyal 8News viewer, said she lost her mother to Alzheimer's after caring for her throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Bingham said she is now going through her own battle with breast cancer, so she was unable to join for the walk, but came out to show her support. As of 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, the walk is about $10,000 from its 2024 goal, which is continuing to decrease as donations come in. Those who wish to donate can still do so, either by donating via the 8News team or to the walk generally.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Nearly 3,000 people participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Richmond on Saturday, Nov. 9, and it's close to reaching its donation goal, which goes to furthering the care, support and research efforts into the disease.
8News is partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Richmond Chapter for the walk, which was held in the morning at City Stadium.
We spoke with several community members who shared why they participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, many of whom described their loved ones' experiences with the disease.
8News Anchor Deanna Allbrittin (left), Pamela Bingham (middle) and 8News Anchor Heather Hope (right) at 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Pamela Bingham, a loyal 8News viewer, said she lost her mother to Alzheimer's after caring for her throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bingham said she is now going through her own battle with breast cancer, so she was unable to join for the walk, but came out to show her support.
As of 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, the walk is about $10,000 from its 2024 goal, which is continuing to decrease as donations come in.
Those who wish to donate can still do so, either by donating via the 8News team or to the walk generally.
