Tampa Walk to End Alzheimer's raises awareness, funds for research

An annual walk brought thousands of families, caregivers and supporters together in Tampa on Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease.Tampa Walk to End Alzheimer'sThousands of people gathered in Tampa on Saturday morning for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's, an event designed to bring families, caregivers and supporters together to raise funds for research and care. The walk serves as the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's support, with donation links made available through the Alzheimer's Association website.More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, including nearly 600,000 people in Florida. Among those participating was Rich Howard-Willms, who was diagnosed with the disease about a year ago after a PET scan revealed developing plaque in his brain. Howard-Willms shared that he feels confident about his prognosis and long-term future, emphasizing that a diagnosis is not a death sentence.Caregiver Ellen Andr