USF College of Nursing Walking to End Alzheimer’s
University of South Florida College of Nursing will attend the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Curtis Hixon Park on Oct. 5, 2013.The USF Health College of Nursing Caregiving Lab team, under the leadership of Meredeth Rowe, RN, PhD, FGSA, FAAN, professor and endowed chair at USF College of Nursing, will participate in the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.
(Left to Right). USF Health College of Nursing Caregiving Lab team: Taujihana Brown, Brandi Mallek, Milora Morley, Dr. Meredeth Rowe, and Glena Brewster at the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The team raised almost $500 last year. They’re hoping to double that amount this year.
“We are walking to help reclaim the future for millions,” Dr. Rowe said. “By participating in the 2013 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, we are committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support.”
The Caregiving Lab team has set a goal of raising $1,000. The money raised will go towards research to help treat and prevent Alzheimer’s, and provide programs to improve the lives of millions of people affected by the disease.
Alzheimer’s Association reports that more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050.
If you’d like to get involved or make a donation please visit USF Health College of Nursing Caregiving Lab Team’s profile on the Alzheimer’s Association page here.
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