Fond du Lac Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raises $180,000 to Support Local Families

FOND DU LAC, WI, OCTOBER 6, 2026 – The Fond du Lac County community came together in a wave of purple pride and determination for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Fueled by the energy and generosity of over 800 Walkers, the event surpassed their goal of $162,000 and is expected to raise $180,000 by year’s end. These funds will directly support families across the Fond du Lac County area with education, care, and support services, advocacy efforts, and the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900).

“This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Fond du Lac was nothing short of extraordinary. To see so many people come together, each with their own story and their own reason to walk, was incredibly moving. The joy, the energy, and the determination of this community give us strength and bring us closer to the day when we end Alzheimer’s for good. I am so grateful to every walker, volunteer, and supporter who made this celebration of hope and progress possible,” said Dave Grams, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter.

More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, one of the nation’s leading causes of death. Over 11 million family members and friends provide unpaid care for those affected. In Wisconsin, more than 110,900 people are living with Alzheimer’s, and 206,000 caregivers support them every day. In Fond du Lac County alone, over 2,671 residents age 65 and older are living with dementia, with that number projected at over 2,820 by 2030.

The Alzheimer’s Association encourages continued support, as donations can still be made to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s through December 31 at act.alz.org/fonddulac. Mail-in donations should be directed to our regional mail-processing hub at:

Alzheimer's Association

Attn: WTEA Fond du Lac County

620 S. 76th St., Suite 110

Milwaukee, WI 53214

Sponsors

The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter extends its gratitude to the many volunteers and sponsors who make the Walk to End Alzheimer’s possible. This year’s event is proudly supported by National Presenting Sponsor Edward Jones.

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’sis the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® ; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer's Association®

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

Author: Dana Ehrmann