The Sanders family of Jackson, Miss. are joined by family members from other states to participate in the Cental Mississippi Walk to END Alzheimer’s in memory of mother and family matriarch Bessie Sanders. The Gail Brown family of Clinton, Miss. also makes the Walk annually in memory of her late father Howard H. Hargrove. PHOTOS BY GAIL BROWN
The Sanders family of Jackson, Miss. are joined by family members from other states to participate in the Cental Mississippi Walk to END Alzheimer’s in memory of mother and family matriarch Bessie Sanders. The Gail Brown family of Clinton, Miss. also makes the Walk annually in memory of her late father Howard H. Hargrove. PHOTOS BY GAIL BROWN
The Central Mississippi Team to Walk to END Alzeimer’s set its goal to raise $100,000 and sign up 86 teams with a total of 1,070 walkers at its 2015 Jackson walk. The Promise Garden, with colorful spin wheels, had names on each petal to represent a person who has succumbed to Alzheimer’s.
Walk to END Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more thant 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future of millions. For remaining walks in Mississippi go to www.alz.org
