Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee member and longtime volunteer Mandy Miles, left, strides toward the starting line of the walk holding a purple flower advocating for families like her own who have lost loved ones to the disease. The Saturday walk took place at the WATTS Center at Youngstown State University. YOUNGSTOWN — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the WATTS Center Saturday morning united supporters who walked together with flowers that reflected their personal connection to Alzheimer’s, walking to remember loved ones and support the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission.

The event raised significant funds toward the association’s $82,000 goal, reaching approximately $75,000.

The Alzheimer’s Association, a 501(c)(3)

nonprofit, directs all funds to research, caregiving support and

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