CANTON -- More than 300 people raised over $42,300 at Partridge Run Golf & Country Club in Canton for the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s Canton.

The 15th annual event raised more than $42,300. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic in this country and it’s already the most expensive disease in America, said Catherine James, chief executive officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter. The efforts of the community not only support local family services, but contribute to our effort to end Alzheimer’s forever.

Funds raised at the event provide care and support programs for the North Country, as well as medical and scientific research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Lucia Johnson of Massena was the event’s leading individual fundraiser with $2,229. Memory Keepers, her family’s team, raised $5,163 and earned the top family and friends team honor. The family walks in memory of Leon Johnson, Lucia’s late husband who courageously fought Alzheimer’s disease until his passing in 2013. Community Bank, N.A., one of the presenting sponsors for the event, was the top corporate fundraising team with $4,205. Unite Journey, a team comprised of family and friends of United Helpers.

Maplewood campus, raised $5,216 and was the top senior care team.

Sunday's Walk To End Alzheimer’s was presented by Community Bank, N.A., Kinney Drugs Foundation, Mary Lou and Bill Rupp, and Save-A-Lot. To learn more about Walk To End Alzheimer’s or make a donation, visit www.alz.org/walk.