Edgehill Residents Raise Over $100k for Walk to End Alzheimer’s®

The residents of Edgehill have raised an inspiring $106,221 for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, placing them among the top 20 fundraising teams nationwide. The Fairfield County walk was held on October 26th at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT. This marks the 12th year Team Edgehill has participated.

A Strong Community Commitment to Alzheimer’s Research

“We are not powerless against this horrible disease,” said Team Edgehill Captain and resident Joan Weisman. “Each year that we participate in this walk, we show that the entire community is committed to supporting those living with dementia, and to funding the research that will bring an end to Alzheimer’s. We truly feel we’re closer than ever to that moment.”

The Largest Alzheimer’s Fundraiser in the Country

The Alzheimer’s Association holds more than 600 walks annually across the nation, making it the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This year, 22 Edgehill residents and associates registered for the team, while dozens more joined area businesses in making donations.

Creative Fundraising Efforts: “Dinner and a Show”

Fundraising efforts included the annual “Dinner and a Show” held at Edgehill, which featured selections from Big Man, a new musical written by New York Times bestselling author Sheryl Berk. The musical follows the journey of a man with dementia and his family and is inspired by her late father-in-law, who lived at Edgehill.

Top Fundraising Achievements

Team Edgehill was the top fundraising team in Connecticut, placed 13th nationally and helped the Fairfield County walk surpass $600,000. Earlier this year, residents also led the fundraising efforts for the Hope in Motion Walk, benefiting the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Health.

Residents Making a Difference in the Community

“We continue to be in awe of our residents’ dedication to amazing causes,” said Edgehill Campus Executive Director Chris Cilano. “Whether it’s serving meals at the soup kitchen, reading to pre-school children, or raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, Edgehill residents are making a difference and showing what an important role seniors play in bettering their communities.”