LaGrange, Mo. (KHQA) — Mark Twain Casino in LaGrange, Missouri, held a fundraiser for The Alzheimer’s Association through a matching donation campaign and Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sponsorship.

Through sponsorship and community support, Mark Twain Casino rallied patrons to contribute to this cause, resulting in a total of $2,889 raised.

The fundraising initiative, led by Mark Twain Casino, 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, September 21, at Illinois Veterans Home, 1707 N. 12th Street, in Quincy, Illinois. This was the first year the event was held at the Veterans Home, which was significant as they have a memory care unit, and Veterans are more likely to contract Dementia than those who did not serve.

Funds raised at the walk support local education and awareness programs and research for treatments. These funds are raised by sponsorships and fundraising efforts of participating teams. We are grateful for Mark Twain Casino and their employees to support our cause in both manners.

“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.”

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