Oakmont of Santa Clarita’s “Team Oakmont” was the top fundraising team out of 156 teams at the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s earlier this month.

The team’s 28 members raised a total of $11,130 for the Alzheimer’s Association, surpassing their initial goal of $10,000, according to the walk’s website.

“We had a very successful Walk to End Alzheimer’s here in Santa Clarita,” said Mary Dembkowski of Oakmont of Santa Clarita. “It was just great to see everyone that came out and supported the cause, and it was just a sea of purple walking.”

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Team Oakmont’s top fundraisers were Linda Auch — who brought in $2,415 — and Debbie DiCorrado — who raised $2,390.

“My mother Bea’s losing battle with Alzheimer’s ended in January 2013,” DeCorrado stated on her donation page. “In her honor I walk and volunteer to help reclaim the future for millions. By participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, I’m committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research, care and support.”

Dozens of residents, staff, family, friends and supporters donned tie-dyed purple Oakmont Senior Living t-shirts for the two-mile walk, which took place on Oct. 7 at Bridgeport Park in Valencia.

Overall, more than $96,000 was raised by nearly 800 participants from Santa Clarita, according to the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Santa Clarita website.

“Everyone reached their goal and the walk was just a great success,” Dembkowski said. “We have so many wonderful families and friends that year after year, they support the cause, so I want to thank everyone who supported Team Oakmont.”

Oakmont is a luxury senior living community in Santa Clarita located on seven acres of land on Newhall Ranch Road. Recently opened in January 2016, Oakmont of Santa Clarita is comprised of 80 pet-friendly apartment units, with both independent and assisted living options available. Residents can enjoy five star amenities like a salon & day spa, movie theater, fitness center, restaurant-style dining, gardens and walking paths, pet park, wellness center and more. A separate wing of the community, called Traditions Memory Care, is dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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28650 Newhall Ranch Road

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(661) 347-0051

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