Over 100 people participated in this year’s Lycoming County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday at South Williamsport Park. Participants raised over $31,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Home Instead-Lewisburg was the top fundraising team at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, surpassing its $11,000 goal by raising $11,053. Team Captain, Michelle Watts, started the team in honor of all those facing Alzheimer’s to help raise funds for a cure.

Katelyn Kreamer was the top individual fundraiser of this year’s event, surpassing her $2,000 goal on Walk day by raising over $2,600 to date. Kreamer participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of her late grandmother.

“The Lycoming community came together in a big way on Saturday to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research,” said Kristen Martin, development manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. “We are so grateful for the community support, as well as our volunteers and sponsors, who helped make this year’s event a success. Together, we are making a difference and will continue to fight for a cure.”

Fundraising for the Lycoming County Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues through Dec. 31.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 280,000 people living with the disease and 400,000 caregivers.