Our PLACE 3rd Annual Walk 2 Remember and Car Show Draws Crowds to Support Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
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Walkers and car enthusiasts turned out in full force on Saturday, October 4th, for the 3rd Annual Our PLACE Walk 2 Remember and Car Show. The event raised critical funds to support adults and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias across Loudon, Monroe, and surrounding counties. Proceeds benefit the daily programs and therapeutic activities offered by Our PLACE Adult Day Center.
More than a fundraiser, the Walk 2 Remember was a celebration of community, memory, and hope. This year’s Grand Marshals were Rev. Chris Harding, Senior Adult Pastor at First Baptist Lenoir City, and his wife, Kym. The couple participated in honor of Kym’s late father, Dave, a former Our PLACE participant who recently passed away from complications related to Alzheimer’s. The Hardings know firsthand the dignity, companionship, and respite Our PLACE provides both participants and caregivers.
Local car dealers joined in the festivities by selecting winners for the Manufacturer’s Choice Awards. Honorees included:
Tommy Ardon, 1969 Camaro – chosen as Top Choice by Garza Law, represented by Wendi Miller
Don Wood, 1965 Mustang – selected by John Baird, Lenoir City Ford
Rick Curtis, 1948 Plymouth – selected by J.C. Denney, Lenoir City Chrysler
Claude Marley, 1967 Camaro – chosen as Best Chevrolet by Loudon County Mayor Buddy Bradshaw
Attendees also cast votes by placing donations in buckets at each vehicle. The top selections were:
1st Place People’s Choice– Karen Connor, 1962 Corvette
2nd Place – Eddie Simpson, 1951 Chevy
3rd Place – Aaron Foshee, 1962 Volkswagen
4th Place – Rick Curtis, 1948 Plymouth
The Tellico Lake Rotary Club and the Lenoir City Rotary Club volunteered at the event, helping ensure its success. Sheriff Jimmy Davis and the Loudon County Sheriff’s Department added to the excitement with demonstrations featuring sheriff’s vehicles and canine skills.
Our PLACE Adult Day Center, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides a safe and nurturing environment for adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related conditions. The center also offers vital support and respite services for caregivers throughout the community.
For more information on Our PLACE, call 865-657-7222 or visit www.ourplacetn.org.
OurPLACE TN
103 Cheeyo Way
Loudon, TN 37774
