Congresswoman Maxine Waters helps raise $440,000 for Alzheimer’s research

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) joined more than 1,000 participants at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Los Angeles on November 22.

The event, organized by the Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter, raised nearly $440,000 for Alzheimer’s research and other dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most urgent public health challenges facing the nation.

Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, including hundreds of thousands of Californians

Nearly 12 million family members and friends provide unpaid care. In Los Angeles County, Alzheimer’s is the second leading cause of death among older adults.

At the opening ceremony of the Walk, Congresswoman Waters highlighted the importance of sustained federal investment in funding Alzheimer’s research an