GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay volleyball team hosted its annual "Attacking Alzheimer's Night" with the Alzheimer's Association on Friday, Nov. 15, a match the Phoenix won against Robert Morris, 3-0.
 
The event was a huge success and thanks to the community's generosity, we were able to raise $13,318 to help fund programs and research. Supporting the cause and presenting the game ball on Friday night was former Wisconsin Governor Martin J. Schreiber.
 
Head Coach Abbey Sutherland is passionate about raising awareness and funds for this devastating disease in honor of her mother, Rhonda, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in her mid-50s and passed away on December 27, 2022, after a long battle. Abbey's Dad, Rob Sutherland, a former caregiver for his beloved wife, Rhonda, has been instrumental in organizing this annual event, and fundraising behind the scenes.
 
Alzheimer's Statistics:

• Nearly 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
• In Wisconsin alone, more than 110,900 people are living with Alzheimer's and over 205,000 Wisconsinites are providing unpaid care to a loved one.
• 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's' or another dementia.

 
About the Alzheimer's Association®
The Alzheimer's Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
 
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