More than 450 cyclists taking 3-day journey across state to help end Alzheimer’s
More than 450 cyclists are taking a three-day journey across the state to help end Alzheimer’s.
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A discussion on World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. According to the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Association someone around the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about every three seconds. Six million Americans and about 95,000 South Carolinians live with the disease.
Help raise awareness during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month and you can help raise awareness on the disease in South Carolina.
LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S: Association members visit statehouse to advocate for cause
“I used to work. I used to drive. I used to cook. I could cook in my own home by myself,” said Missy Callahan, Midlands women who lives with Alzheimer’s.
SC woman shares struggle with early onset Alzheimer’s
“I try to keep my independence as much as I can and live life to the fullest every day. I don’t take one thing for granted anymore,” she said.
Local Living: Weekend Happenings ‘Boo at the Zoo’ to Alzheimer’s Walk
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wondering what to do this weekend? Here’s a look at some of the happenings in the midlands this in ‘Local Living. If you’re looking for something kid friendly, you can take your little trick or treaters to ‘Boo at the Zoo’. Boo at the Zoo kicks off each night at 6pm at Riverbanks Zoo. Kids of all…
Lace up your shoes for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This Saturday, October 26 mark your calendar for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The 2 mile walk takes place at Segra Park. Registration opens at 9am, with the walk beginning at 10am. It is free to register. Here’s information from the organizers, if you’d like to lace up your shoes for the cause: Walk to End…
Cross-state “Ride to Remember” departs Friday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Some 350 cyclists will take to the back roads of South Carolina Friday, as they complete a three-day, 252 mile trek across the state to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Grace Joyal talked to Taylor Wilson, Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. communications director, and two-time rider, David Guirl, about the race and how you can…
