The Longest Day!

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in United States. Currently, there are more than 5 million people living with the disease, and this number is expected to more than double in the next 20 years. Additionally, over 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers provide an estimated 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care on an annual basis, valued at more than $216 billion.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the only Alzheimer’s organization with a comprehensive mission to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Longest Day, the Alzheimer’s Association’s newest global event, is a sunup-to-sundown team event that raises funds for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Alzheimer’s Angels, a team of over 45 community partners in Central Texas, will participate in The Longest Day. Centered on one day—the summer solstice, June 20th, the team will join together to honor those affected by Alzheimer's by grilling from sunup to sundown (6:28am to 8:25pm) at the Gateway Plaza in Temple (parking lot of Cinemark Theaters, Ashley Furniture, and Gold’s Gym Express). Their effort is intended to symbolize the difficult journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. They will be raising awareness and raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The public is invited to come by for breakfast tacos in the morning, and burgers throughout the remainder of the day. Donations are appreciated.