The third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s held in Sequim was a “success,” said Pam Scott, community relations director at Discovery Memory Care.

The fundraising goal set by officials with the Alzheimer’s Association National Office was $46,243 for the North Olympic Peninsula. By the end of the walk more than $38,000 was raised by local organizations and community members.

Those involved will continue to fundraise until the end of the year to reach their goal with only about $8,000 remaining, Scott said.

“The goal is just a number,” Scott said. “More importantly, our big thing is to emphasize awareness and provide education.”

Sequim is one of more than 600 communities nationwide to annually to host a walk. On a global scale the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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