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Real Madrid and Community Unite to Combat Alzheimer’s

9/21/2025

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Story summary
  • The purple wristband movement raises awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, drawing inspiration from other illness campaigns.
  • Real Madrid promotes Alzheimer’s awareness through community outreach, fundraising, and distributing wristbands at matches.
  • The recent Walk to End Alzheimer’s in St. Joseph, Mo., attracted over 300 participants and raised nearly $34,600, stressing early diagnosis.
  • New FDA-approved blood biomarker tests support early diagnosis and treatment options.
  • The Alzheimer's Association seeks to raise $1 million for local care programs and research, emphasizing community involvement.