The flag football game took place on Aug. 23 at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas.
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Seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and that number is expected to grow to nearly 13 million by 2050.
A Dallas non-profit is bringing young professionals together to fight Alzheimer’s through sport.
BvB Dallas, which began in 2008, is a charity flag football game where there’s more to the score than touchdowns. Prior to the game, players on both teams raise money that will be donated to organizations providing Alzheimer’s care and research.
“After a year hiatus, we’re so excited to be back – playing the game we love on the field, while raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s off the field. This year would not be possible without the unbelievable BvB Dallas team working behind the scenes, and our amazing partners and sponsors in the community,” said Erin Finegold White, co-founder of BvB Dallas. “The work we’ve done all summer leads to game day on Aug. 23 at Bishop Lynch, and we want to see everyone there to help us #tacklealz,” she said.
Kickoff for this year’s game is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. The game was played at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas.
BvB Dallas raised over $306,000 through this year’s game. Team Blue beat Team Blitz, 36-13.
WFAA is a proud sponsor of BvB Dallas. WFAA reporter Janel Forte participated in this year’s match-up.
Care for people living with Alzheimer’s will cost the nation more than $360 billion in 2025, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
BvB’s beneficiaries work directly with doctors and patients to provide advance treatments, improve patient care, and offer resources to families navigating Alzheimer’s challenges.
Since 2008, BvB Dallas has raised more than $6.5 million for Alzheimer’s research and care in North Texas. Past beneficiaries include Alzheimer’s Association, Juliette Fowler Communities, The Senior Source, and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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