Longview walks to help end Alzheimer’s disease

LONGVIEW, Texas ( KETK ) – Longview residents were out in front of the Gregg County Courthouse on Saturday to take part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s disease.

The event is helping to raise money to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Attendees were all given spinning flowers that show how they’ve been affected by the disease.

“Everyone that does the walk carries a particular color flower. The purple flower is for those who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s or other dementia. The orange flower is for someone who may not have a connection to the disease but wants to support the work that we’re doing. The yellow and this is especially important because the yellow flower is for all the caregivers.”

Shannon Trest, manager with Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Anyone who missed the walk on Saturday is invited to attend Tyler’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 26.

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