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 and caregiver support.
I have been honored to work with the Alzheimer’s Association over the years to promote Alzheimer’s research and improve the quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients, families, and caregivers. Together, we have made considerable progress. Funding for Alzheimer’s research through the National Institutes of Health has increased more than sixfold over the last 10 years, as we have been working so hard, from 586 million dollars in 2015 to more than 3.8 billion dollars today.”
Congresswoman Waters
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s began as the “Memory Walk” in 1989. It has grown into the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. At the Los Angeles Walk, participants took part in the Promise Garden ceremony. They carried colored flowers representing their personal connection to the disease and their shared commitment to a future without Alzheimer’s.
Key Takeaways
- Congresswoman Maxine Waters participated in the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Los Angeles, raising nearly $440,000 for research and support programs.
- Over 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 12 million provide unpaid care, highlighting the disease’s impact.
- The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event for raising awareness and funds, reflecting the community’s commitment to fighting the disease.
- Waters advocates for Alzheimer’s patients and families, pushing for federal investment in research and caregiver support through initiatives like the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act.
- Event Chair Lara Wickes emphasized hope due to new FDA-approved treatments and research breakthroughs, aiming for a future without Alzheimer’s.
