2016 Walk to End Alzheimer's

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This past weekend the Alzheimer's Association hosted a Walk to End Alzheimer's here in Champaign (for more information about the Champaign walk click here or about the walks in general click here). Members of AANCL volunteered and walked at the event to show our support for the cause. There was a great turnout at the event (307 registered participants according to the website) despite the rain and it was wonderful to see such solidarity!


FanTing, Lydia, and Andrew walked and volunteered at the event this year.




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