In their efforts to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association, Tau Kappa Epsilon, raised over $6,000 in the association's Memory Walk at Treasure Island on Oct. 11.
TKE joined 360 other teams to help the Alzheimer's Association in their goal to raise $1.1 million by Oct. 31. The association has raised a little over $980,000 so far.
Over 7,000 people came to support Alzheimer's and two TKE chapters were present: Cal Berkeley and Sonoma State.
"It takes many people working together to conquer a cause, and we are grateful for each of our teams and walkers, including Tau Kappa Epsilon," said Liz Hall, the Event Relationship Manager for the Alzheimer's Association.
After registering their team through the association's website, TKE had high hopes of raising enough money to make a significant impact on the association. Little did they know that they would be part of the biggest fundraiser Tau Kappa Epsilon has had at Sonoma State as well as ranking themselves among the top donation any Greek organization at SSU has had.
"There were a lot more people than I expected and it gave us all time to do something a lot bigger than ourselves, which is what TKE is about: becoming something bigger than yourself," said James Warren, a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. "I would say that the walk was more than our brotherhood expected."
TKE was ranked in the top 25 teams to raise the most money for the Alzheimer's Association. The first place team raised a little over $75,000. Their donation will help the mission of the association, which states:
"Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Currently, more than 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, including more than 200,000 in Northern California. Alzheimer's disease is not normal aging and is not just a memory problem. It is a degenerative brain disease that affects all aspects of a person's life and the lives of their family and caregivers. It is our vision to create a world without Alzheimer's disease," said Hall.
Along with the other 6,000 participants, Tau Kappa Epsilon was recognized by the association for their participation and the amount of donations they raised for the event. Hall, along with the entire association that coordinated the Memory Walk were able to say, confidently, that Tau Kappa Epsilon made a significant impact in the efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer's.
"It is through the generosity of organizations like TKE and the individuals who give their time and money to this cause that we will soon find better treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's disease," said Hall. "I look forward to the day when we can say that together, we made a difference in the lives of millions of Americans."
The members of Tau Kappa Epsilon look forward to participating in the Memory Walk again next year because of the impact it had on their chapter.
"It was a really good experience doing something of such great importance with my fraternity," said Warren.
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