Walk to end Alzheimer’s set
Each fall, The Alzheimer’s Association mobilizes more than 600 communities nationwide by taking part in a Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
It is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for care, support, research and, eventually, a cure for this terminal, progressive brain disorder.
The Alzheimer’s Association website is www.alz.org.
The Greene/Fayette County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Sept. 22, at Wana B Park, Ceylon Road, Carmichaels. Registration for the 2-mile walk begins at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony at 9:45. The Walk begins at 10:15.
The Washington County Walk will take place on Oct. 6, at the Wild Things Park, One Washington Federal Way, Washington. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at 9:30. The Walk begins at 10. The route length is two miles.
On walk day, at registration, participants will receive a wristband and a Promise Garden flower in a color that best represents their connection to the disease.
- Blue represents someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia
- Purple is for someone who has lost a loved one to the disease.
- Yellow represents someone who is currently supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.
- Orange is for everyone who supports the cause and vision of a world without Alzheimer’s.
For additional information on either of the walks or to register for a team, visit www.alz.org or call 412-261-5040. To learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association, visit www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900.