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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Events Draw Large Crowds in Albuquerque and Holyoke

The Albuquerque total underscores a broader series of community walks led by the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Overview

  • More than 700 people gathered at Mariposa Basin Park for the Central New Mexico walk on Saturday.
  • The Albuquerque event raised over $170,000 to support Alzheimer’s research.
  • KOAT sports reporter Ruby Arora hosted the Albuquerque program, which highlighted personal stories from caregivers and families.
  • KOAT reports the New Mexico walk is one of seven Alzheimer’s Association events scheduled statewide in 2025.
  • In Holyoke, Massachusetts, a separate walk at Holyoke Community College drew over 1,200 participants with activities including a Zumba warm-up and a tribute wall, supporting a $242,000 fundraising goal.