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Volunteers to carry out third Alzheimer’s Alliance tractor drive By Siara Schwartzlow EDITOR
Brodhead’s Fritz Wenger, along with a large group of volunteers, is planning the third annual Tractor Drive benefitting the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 25. Wenger established the annual event after seeing first-hand the effects of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in his wife’s family. “It’s hard to believe this disease touches so many families, and you don’t even know,” he said. “My wife and her family have been touched pretty hard with it.” Wenger stressed that this event is not aimed solely at curing Alzheimer’s, but is a way to spread awareness and encourage those affected to talk to one another. “That’s a comfort,” he said. “If you’re educated and made aware, you can help.” “There’s help out there,” Robert Schwartzlow, volunteer, added. “Talking is the most important thing.” Wenger knew he wanted to raise awareness of the disease but did not want to take the traditional route of a 5K or Fun Run. “There’s so many people who would like to participate but can’t do a walk,” he said. The tractor drive allows for the entire family to participate. “Last year,” Wenger said, “our youngest rider was two weeks old, and our oldest was ninety-two. The whole family can be involved.” Ruth Ann Day, who also helps with the event, added that this event is not solely for patients, but it will also serve a stress-relieving, fun event for
the loved ones of Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. “It’s so hard on the caretakers, too,” she said. Wenger is expecting a large number of tractors to participate this year. Over thirty businesses and individuals chose to sponsor the event, and in return, were given two tickets each, thereby guaranteeing at least 60 participants. Wenger and the planning committee are expecting 80 or more. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. at the Spring Grove Township Hall in Brodhead and will move to Albany with several stops along the way. From the township hall, the ride will head toward Wood’s Crossing and later to the Kelch Aviation Museum, where airplanes will be on display for riders to see. The ride will then move through a scenic route toward Albany. Lunch will be provided at the Albany American Legion Post by way of free-will donations. Riders should expect to complete the thirty-mile route and return to Brodhead around 3 p.m. The cost to participate is $20 per tractor. Those under ten years old may participate for $5. Wagons are available at a cost of $15 per rider for anyone wishing to ride along. Please note that all drivers must hold a valid driver’s license or tractor safety certificate. All participants must sign a liability waiver, and no riders will be allowed on tractors. All tractors must display a slow-moving vehicle sign. Anyone interested in volunteering or anyone with questions should contact Wenger at 608-2144371 or Roger Timpe at 608-604-4648.
SIARA SCHWARTZLOW PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register
Fritz Wenger, left, takes advantage of Brodhead’s Covered Bridge Days festival to spread the word about Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the upcoming tractor drive. Joining him are Derek Schwartzlow, Luke Schwartzlow, and Robert Schwartzlow.
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The third annual Tractor Drive benefitting the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Last year, roughly 60 drivers and riders participated. This year, event organizers are Wisconsin is scheduled for Sunday, September 25. expecting nearly a thirty-percent increase in the number of participants.
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