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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.
