KHOU\u2019s Marcelino Benito emceed the event for the third year, joining more than 4,000 walkers in the fight to end Alzheimer\u2019s \u2014 a cause close to his heart. \ud83d\udc9c<\/p>\n
HOUSTON \u2014 Over the weekend, more than 4,000 people filled the streets at TMC Helix Park for Houston\u2019s Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s \u2014 and what an unforgettable morning it was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Several members of the KHOU 11 team joined Anchor\/Reporter Marcelino Benito and his family on the walk. He was honored to emcee the event for the third year in a row.<\/p>\n
As many KHOU 11 viewers know, Benito lost his Mom to Alzheimer\u2019s in 2023. This cause will always be deeply personal for him. Every year, he is reminded why the community walks \u2014 for the families, for the memories, and for hope.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s walk made history, raising more than $1 million heading into Saturday, a record high. The KHOU 11 team even surpassed their fundraising goal.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m so grateful to our viewers, my KHOU family, and of course my friends and family for helping make that happen,” Benito said.<\/p>\n
Every dollar raised goes directly to the Alzheimer’s Association to fund critical research, more support for caregivers, and \u2014 one day \u2014 a cure.<\/p>\n
If you’d like to help the cause, you can continue to donate to the KHOU 11 Walk Team<\/a> through December 31st here<\/a>.<\/p>\n