Denver Broncos to host Alzheimer Awareness Day
The Denver Broncos are doing their bit for a good cause this Wednesday during training camp, encouraging Mile High fans to wear purple in support of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day.
This will be the third annual occasion the Broncos have put on and they’ll be making a check presentation bright and early to the Alzheimer’s Association at 8:45 a.m. on the plaza.
The Broncos, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, and members of the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter will be giving away purple rally towels, beads and foam fingers on Wednesday at the Alzheimer’s Association tent at practice. Fans are encouraged to stop by the tent, learn more about the Association, write notes to local caregivers, make monetary donations and register for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Additional activations include a purple balloon arch, goal post covers and attire worn by Broncos coaches. Fans will be able to make donations whereby all proceeds will go to the ‘Broncos Country’ Walk to End Alzheimer’s team.
The team will join in on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 18, held at Denver City Park, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Since 2014, the Denver Broncos and the Bowlen family have raised more than $650,000 for the Alzheimer's Association.
Former Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away in June 2019, aged 75, after a 35-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease facts:
• Alzheimer’s is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
• More than 6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, with nearly 13 million expected to have the disease by 2050.
• Nearly $1 of every $5 in Medicare funds is spent on people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. By 2050, that is projected to be $1 of every $3.
Colorado Alzheimer’s facts:
• 76,000 Coloradans are living with Alzheimer’s today.
• Alzheimer’s-related deaths are up 157% since 2000.
• An estimated 158,000 volunteer Colorado caregivers provided 184 million hours of unpaid care in 2020.
About Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Founded in 1980, the Association is headquartered in Chicago, has a public policy office in Washington, D.C., and a presence in all 50 states, including seven offices across Colorado. The Association provides a wide range of education information, live and online webinars, support groups, family consultations, and a 24/7 Helpline staffed by trained professionals. All of the Association’s programs and services are provided at no charge to families.