LaGRANGE, MO. — Mark Twain Casino helped raise $2,889 for The Alzheimer’s Association during a recent fundraising campaign.
The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program, where every dollar donated in cash up to $100, was matched by the casino in free play.
“We are truly humbled by the overwhelming response from our patrons,” said Ryan Lounsbury, General Manager of Mark Twain Casino. “Their generosity and willingness to support The Alzheimer’s Association represents the spirit of compassion and unity that defines our community. We are thrilled to continue this promotion to benefit our local communities.”
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Ill. and Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center in Hannibal.
Funds raised at the walks support local education and awareness programs and research for treatments. These funds are raised by sponsorships and fundraising efforts of participating teams.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that change the course of the disease,” said Todd Lamison, Alzheimer’s Association Walk Manager “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.”
