Mike Bennett, writing for the Palladium-Item, has an article on the efforts of Mark Zimmer who intends to climb to the highest point in all 50 states to bring attention to Alzheimers. His grandfather is battling the disease and his great-grandmother died of the disease.
Currently, he is summitting the highest peak in Indiana — not exactly a mighty challenge — but the western states will provide sterner tests. The highest point in Indiana is Hoosier Hill in Wayne County, a lofty 1,257 feet. By contrast, Mount McKinley in Alaska is 20,320 feet and Mount Elbert in Colorado is 14,440 feet.
Zimmer’s intent is to average one state per month.
I keep meaning to climb Hoosier Hill-but have yet to do it;-)
Here it is Highest Point in Indiana .
At one point you did have to scale a fence, but I believe that obstacle has been removed.
As someone who witnessed her mother fall victim to this awful disease, I support his desire to bring more awareness. Although, the way it’s going, awareness will increase just because the disease is becoming so widespread. I have lots of friends who have seen it, if not with parents then with aunts and uncles. It is a really sad thing to watch.