MINOT, ND (KXNET) — According to the Alzheimer's Association, 14,000 people aged 65 years and older are living with Alzheimer's in North Dakota and 8.1% of people aged 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline. Leslie Barney and her family will be at the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Minot. Her mom is currently struggling with the condition. They are a featured family in this year's walk, and as a featured family they will be leading the walk, sharing their story, sharing what the association has done for them, and what it can do for others. North Dakota State Fair Center has a lineup of upcoming events The purpose of the Walk to End Alzheimer's is to provide awareness, resources, and the need for a cure. "We hope by raising some money and awareness that the focus for a cure will still be just right out there close to us," said Barney. The Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday at 10 a.m. at Oak Park in Minot and registration is at 9 a.m. The walk is free for everyone. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW