LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Hundreds gathered at Siena University on Saturday to walk for a cause that touches so many families here in the Capital Region. More than 426,500 New Yorkers are living with Alzheimer's disease according to the Alzheimer’s Association. At Siena University the campus quickly turned packed with supporters, caregivers, people living with the disease and more showing that no one is facing it alone.

"It’s critical that we’re making people aware, but first and foremost, I’m here for my mom," said Erin Vickers, advocate for Alzheimer's.

Vickers started walking for Alzheimer’s a couple years ago after her mom was diagnosed and has been her caregiver ever since. Her grandmother also died with Alzheimer’s.

"The most challenging part really is that I have two kids, age

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