Broncos Fans Urged To Join The Walk To End Alzheimer's

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- The Denver Broncos want fans to leave all their orange and blue at home for training camp on Saturday and wear purple instead.

"This is the first time we've done something like this and it's a little unique," said Allie Pisching, the executive director of community development for the Broncos. "We're asking all fans to leave their orange and blue at home for one day, come wearing purple in support of Alzheimer's awareness."

It's the first Alzheimer's Awareness day at camp, following Annabel Bowlen's revelation that she also has Alzheimer's like her husband and Broncos owner Pat Bowlen.

"I think what's sad about this disease is it affects so many people," said Pisching. "So even if you personally don't have a connection to it someone in your family may, someone in your extended family, you may know someone impacted by this terrible disease."

Bowlen was diagnosed in 2014. That's made it a very personal fight for the team and their fans.

"Mrs. Bowlen has been tremendous since Mr. Bowlen's announcement of his diagnosis in 2014," said Pisching.

By the year 2020, more people in Colorado will be living with Alzheimer's than can fit into Broncos Stadium at Mile High, according to the team.

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In honor of both Pat and Annabel Bowlen, join the Broncos Country team for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Their goal for Saturday, Aug. 4 is to raise $76,125, the same number of seats in Broncos Stadium.

LINK: Broncos Country's Walk