Strikes to End Alzheimer’s to be held Thursday night in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Alzheimer's Association is hosting Strikes to End Alzheimer's on Thursday night.

The event is being held after the Walk to End Alzheimer's event was canceled in October due to weather.

Across the country, more than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and that number is projected to grow each year.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 122,000 Missourians who are 65 years old and older are battling the disease. This equates to more than 11% of the 65 and older population in the Show-Me State.

The Jefferson City chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is hosting the free bowling event for the community to help bring awareness to the cause and honor those who are affected by the disease. As of Thursday afternoon, the chapter has raised nearly $72,000 of its goal of $90,000.

The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Strikers Bowling Alley on Christy Drive.