MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — In a sea of purple, 2,400 people carry colored flowers in support of the 32nd Walk to End Alzheimer's at Henry Maier Festival Park.

On Sunday, some held yellow flowers for those caring for someone, blue for someone living with Alzheimer's and purple for those who lost someone to the disease.

"Sometimes the caretaker is the last person that's thought about," said Lawanda Chambers, Health Equity Member, Alzheimer's Association.

"Everyone is affected by this, it doesn't show up in a color it shows up in our lives and it takes away our stories," Chambers explained. 

Lawanda Chambers carried an orange flower for support and is an advocate for a world without Alzheimer's. 

"Diseases like Alzheimer's or dementia take that person away from you. You grieve twice before they even pass away so an event like this allows us to come together, build community and celebrate those wins," said Chambers.

Earlier this year Chambers was in Washington D.C. fighting for groundbreaking treatment.

"All of the things going on in Washington this still matters we need those dollars," Chambers explained.

In May of this year the FDA cleared in first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's. 

"It's just as simple as when you get a diabetes check where you get a prick of the finger, Alzheimer's becomes that simple with this biomarker test," said Chambers.

According to the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Dave Grams, says there are nearly 120,000 people living with Alzheimer's in the state of Wisconsin. 

Chambers says time is of the essence.

"We are losing time I must say that very precious time where we are not able to detect this disease sooner than later," said Chambers.

Since the start of this year Grams says the Alzheimer's Association has raised $675,000. 

To learn more about the Alzheimer's Association or donate click here