Walk to End Alzheimer’s – DelmarvaLife

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

September 10, 2015 Posted by Annie Hearn Health

Thursday on DelmarvaLife, we learned just how much of our population is affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.3 Million Americans are living with the disease. In fact, the Association reports, someone develops Alzheimer’s every 67 seconds, and it’s the sixth leading cause of death.

You can play a role in trying to put an end to Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is holding a couple of walks this fall. There will be one in Rehoboth Beach and one in Salisbury. For more information about the Rehoboth Beach Walk to End Alzheimer’s, call Kathryn DiSalvo at 302-633-4420. To learn more about the walk in Salisbury, call Ellen Torres at 410-561-9099.

About Annie Hearn

Annie has been with WBOC since March 2008. Prior to her time at the television station, Annie spent 4 ½ years at 1450 WILM Newsradio in New Castle, DE as a general assignment reporter, legislative correspondent, and morning co-anchor. She was also an Adjunct instructor at Wilmington University. Annie has a Bachelor's degree from University of Delaware. She majored in English with a concentration in Journalism. Annie won a national Edward R. Murrow award in 2006. Check out all stories by Annie.