Athens Walk to End Alzheimer's

THE 2016 ATHENS WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S®
Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer's Care, Support and Research

WHAT:
The Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter is inviting Athens area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's®. On Saturday, October 22, nearly 500 people from all over Athens are expected to participate in a three-mile walk to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease.

Participants will learn about Alzheimer's disease and how to get involved to fight it - from advocacy opportunities to clinical studies enrollment to Alzheimer's Association's many support programs and services. Walk participants also will place different colored forget-me-not flowers in the Promise Garden at the walk's conclusion to honor those with Alzheimer's, those lost to the disease, caregivers and more.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Georgia will hold 18 walks state-wide this year.

WHO:
The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's research, care and support. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

500 plus Athens residents decked out in purple (the cause's brand color) who want to help in the fight against Alzheimer's, the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 22, 2016
8 a.m. – Registration
9 a.m. – Ceremony
9:30 a.m. – Walk

WHERE:
Stegeman Coliseum
100 Smith St.
Athens, GA 30602

Saturday, October 22, 2016

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