YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Multiple programs from Eastern Michigan University athletics participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sunday, Oct. 8, at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti, Mich.
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
This year, EMU’s gymnastics, men’s and women’s cross country and track & field programs, as well as the swim & dive team, all volunteered at the event. This served as the third consecutive year the gymnastics team participated in the walk.
“So many people have lost someone close to them with this disease,” said gymnastics Head Coach Katie Minasola. “Walking to end Alzheimer’s is the least we can do to help support the cause. The foundation is still taking donations so we just want to urge everyone to please help the cause, anything is appreciated!”
Both the men’s and women’s cross country and track & field teams took part in their second volunteering event in three weeks, as nearly 120 of their student-athletes participated in the JDRF One Walk Sept. 24, to help support victims of Type 1 Diabetes. Last weekend’s time off from competition was just another opportunity for the programs to volunteer their time to a good cause.
“It was our pleasure to assist with this great effort for Alzheimer research,” added men’s Head Coach John Goodridge.
Swim and Dive head coach, Peter Linn, was joined by members of his program as well, as they too jumped at the opportunity to volunteer their time and support for the annual event.
“We had some women participate yesterday and it’s something that I feel has or will touch everyone’s life at some point, and walking in support was important to them,” Linn explained.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is one of many volunteering opportunities Eastern is proud to participate in. Last year, EMU Athletics completed more than 3,500 volunteer hours for the fourth-straight year, upholding the long tradition of working closely with the campus and community to support various causes. For more information on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, as well as ways to help support the cause, follow the link located at the top of this release.
Source: http://www.emueagles.com/news/2017/10/9/general-emu-athletics-participates-in-walk-to-end-alzheimer-s.aspx
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