Omaha Walk Raises $225,000 for Alzheimer's
More than 1,500 people joined the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Omaha, supporting local education, support groups and research.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Alzheimer’s
More than 1,500 people attended the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Omaha on Sunday, October 11, at Flames Fieldhouse on the College of Saint Mary campus. The event has raised more than $225,000 for local education programs, support groups and research.
Why it matters
The estimated number of Americans with Alzheimer's or dementia surpassed 7 million for the first time this year, making local fundraising and support increasingly relevant to Omaha families. In Nebraska, an estimated 35,000 people over 65 are living with the disease.
The walk drew more than 1,500 participants and raised over $225,000, while national estimates place the number of Americans with Alzheimer's or dementia above 7 million, a figure projected to reach 13.8 million by 2060 without a cure. The source does not detail how the raised funds will be divided among local programs.
The players
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is a national nonprofit that supports research, care and advocacy for people affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, and operates a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900.
The details
The walk closed with a ceremony in which a white flower was raised in hope of the first survivor of Alzheimer's. Don Woods served on the executive leadership committee for the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Omaha.
Timeline
Sunday, October 11, 2026: 2026 Omaha Walk to End Alzheimer's held at Flames Fieldhouse
Over the last four years: FDA approved multiple Alzheimer's medications that target the underlying biology of the disease
2060: Projected rise to 13.8 million Americans with Alzheimer's or dementia without an intervening cure
Big Picture
Over the last four years the FDA has approved multiple Alzheimer's medications that treat the disease's underlying biology, and the Omaha walk's fundraising reflects community investment in that broader push. Projections of 13.8 million affected Americans by 2060 without a cure keep the local effort tied to a rising national caseload.
Families affected by Alzheimer's can reach the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900 for support and information. Local education programs and support groups funded through community walks may offer practical resources for caregivers in the Omaha area.
The takeaway
Local participation in events like the Omaha walk helps sustain the education, support and research that families affected by Alzheimer's rely on. Anyone seeking guidance can start with the Alzheimer's Association helpline.
Further reading
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More information
Find care resources and information through the Alzheimer's Association.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Flatwater Free Press.
