More than $500,000 raised at Alzheimer’s fundraiser in Angel Stadium

More than $500,000 raised at Alzheimer’s fundraiser in Angel Stadium

  • Jessica On, 15, of Garden Grove, a Pacifica High School volunteer, blows bubbles over participants during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Jessica On, 15, of Garden Grove, a Pacifica High School volunteer, blows bubbles over participants during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Aiden Hunt, 7,of Riverside, walks around Angel Stadium in memory of his “papa” Larry Thompson, during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Aiden Hunt, 7,of Riverside, walks around Angel Stadium in memory of his “papa” Larry Thompson, during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • The Dana Hills High Marching Band kicks off the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    The Dana Hills High Marching Band kicks off the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Jackson Lorenz, 6, of Yorba Linda, Bryson Decker, 5, and Aubrey Decker, 3,, both of Brea, march in memory Barbara Parson, who died of Alzheimer’s April 9, 2017, during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Jackson Lorenz, 6, of Yorba Linda, Bryson Decker, 5, and Aubrey Decker, 3,, both of Brea, march in memory Barbara Parson, who died of Alzheimer’s April 9, 2017, during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Participants have fun at the finish line during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Participants have fun at the finish line during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Participants and their dogs prepare for the start of the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Participants and their dogs prepare for the start of the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Notes of love adorn a sign during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Notes of love adorn a sign during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Jim McAllen, CEO of Alzheimer’s Orange County, introduces veterans in front of the big hats at Angel Stadium before the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Jim McAllen, CEO of Alzheimer’s Orange County, introduces veterans in front of the big hats at Angel Stadium before the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Kids play at the photo booth station before the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Kids play at the photo booth station before the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Participants and their dogs walk through Angel Stadium during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Participants and their dogs walk through Angel Stadium during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Participants walk through Angel Stadium during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Participants walk through Angel Stadium during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Barbara Lancaster, of Coto de Caza, at right, and her husband Mike, center, in white hat, listen to the opening ceremonies before the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Both of their parents suffered from Alzheimer’s.

    Barbara Lancaster, of Coto de Caza, at right, and her husband Mike, center, in white hat, listen to the opening ceremonies before the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Both of their parents suffered from Alzheimer’s.

  • Judy Ischinger, 65, of Costa Mesa, and Jordan Long, 36, of Carson, get high-fives from the 501st Legion at the finish line of the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Judy Ischinger, 65, of Costa Mesa, and Jordan Long, 36, of Carson, get high-fives from the 501st Legion at the finish line of the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Olivia Anderson, 2, of Anaheim, and her mom Lilli, listen to the opening ceremonies of the Walk4ALZ under a photo of Olivia’s great-grandmother Darleen Johnson, before the annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Olivia Anderson, 2, of Anaheim, and her mom Lilli, listen to the opening ceremonies of the Walk4ALZ under a photo of Olivia’s great-grandmother Darleen Johnson, before the annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

  • Donald Lutz, 38, of Lake Forest, a Marine Corps veteran walking for his grandmother who he lost six years ago to Alzheimer’s, walks with family during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

    Donald Lutz, 38, of Lake Forest, a Marine Corps veteran walking for his grandmother who he lost six years ago to Alzheimer’s, walks with family during the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Orange County at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017. Over 6,000 people raised over a half-a-million dollars.

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More than  6,000 people marched through and around Angel Stadium to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Orange County in the annual Walk4ALZ fundraiser at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017.

The crowd raised over $500,000 during their biggest fundraising event of the year.

Donald Lutz, a 38-year-old Marine Corps veteran from Lake Forest, walked with an American Flag painted over his right eye. He was walking for his grandmother, who he lost six years ago to Alzheimer’s. “We’re gonna make a difference”, said Lutz, surrounded by family and friends, all brought together by a disease that takes so much.

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