First Lutheran Church of Chattanooga, "The Round Church," 2800 McCallie Avenue, has made finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease an important part of their community outreach mission.
“First Lutheran Church has been a Major Sponsor of the Chattanooga Memory Walk for 15 years,” said Cindy Lowery of the Alzhimer’s Association, Mid-South Chapter.
“Their sponsorship and support have been an integral part of helping sustain and grow the participation.”
First Lutheran Church began its support of the Alzheimer’s Association fifteen years ago as many members were battling the disease.
“Being a part of the Memory Walk has been a blessing to the members of First Lutheran Church for fifteen years, and we are excited to donate and participate again this year,” said Pastor Mark McCrory of First Lutheran Church.
“Alzheimer’s has affected several dear members of our church family, and we feel encouraged by joining with others in our community and millions across the country who have similar struggles.”
Ms. Lowery from the Alzheimer’s Association said, “They’re like old friends who we can depend on year after year, and their commitment to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s is inspiring.”
In addition to their financial support, First Lutheran Church also provide volunteers who help with the planning, logistics and execution of the walk, as well as have a large presence on the day of the walk.
“I would like to thank the members of First Lutheran Church for their contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association over the past fifteen years,” said Dr. Edwin Lehman, Jr. “My immediate and extended family members have been impacted by the disease and we are all aware of the fear and destruction that Alzheimer’s Disease can create in a family. I look forward to the day when we can describe Alzheimer’s Disease in the past tense, as a disease that used to be, a debilitating process that used to be.”
Members of First Lutheran Church and many others in the community will participate in Memory Walk 2010 on September 18 at 10 am at the Chattanooga State campus.