The crisp fall morning helped energize the huge crowd that turned out for the 13th annual Walk to Remember Saturday morning to benefit the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of Indian River County.
Volunteers greeted hundreds of participants who had laced up their sneakers for the 2.8-mile noncompetitive walk at Riverside Park.
Teams and individuals had solicited donations in hopes of raising $70,000 to help fund the free programs and services offered to Indian River County residents living with neurodegenerative disorders.
The organization provides a wide variety of assistance at facilities in Vero, Sebastian and Gifford, ranging from movement and motion programs for patients to support groups and respite for caregivers.