Colonial Courtyard at Bedford team takes a big step for charity

BEDFORD, Pa. - Sept. 15, 2016 - PRLog -- Colonial Courtyard at Bedford was well-represented during the recent Walk to End Alzheimer's held at Lakemont Park in Altoona.

    The Colonial Courtyard at Bedford group was among 30 teams and 267 participants who helped surpass the set fund-raising goal during the September 10 event.

    Colonial Courtyard Bedford donated more than $1,700 to the Alzheimer's Association. A large portion of the donation was raised during a Western Day chicken barbecue event held in June at the senior living community in Bedford.

    Overall, the Lakemont Park event raised $35,234.81, which was better than the initial goal set at $33,500, according to the Walk to End Alzheimer's/Alzheimer's Association website.

    "It was a great day for a great cause," said Nanette Bankes, Activities Coordinator at Colonial Courtyard at Bedford and part of the team during the 2-mile Walk. Bobbi Howsare, Director of Sales and Marketing, was captain of Colonial Courtyard at Bedford's six-member team in the Walk.

     Colonial Courtyard at Bedford's team also had an opportunity to walk with a team from Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone, another senior living community operated by IntegraCare. Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone's team raised more than $1,000 during the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

    "We at Colonial Courtyard at Bedford were honored to participate in such an important event to address a cause that is very important to our community," Howsare said. "It was great to share the experience with our friends at Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone. The Walk inspired all of the participants to continue in this spirited effort to end Alzheimer's."

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