The Walk to End Alzheimer’s annual event is here! Come and join us in support of those who are struggling with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, those who have lost a loved one to the diseases, individuals that currently care for someone with the diseases, and/or to help raise awareness, further research, and support! Safety protocols will be in effect, such as, physical distancing, requirement of masks, contactless registration, hand sanitizing stations, and more. 

When

This Saturday, October 9th, 2021

Scheduled events:

The walking route will open at 9 am. → The Flower Ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. → The walking route will close at 10:30 a.m.

Where will the walk take place:

Grover Nelson Park  2070 Zoo Lane Abilene, TX 79602

Length of walk

Roughly 2 miles (2 laps)

  • Blue represents someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia
  • Purple is for those who have lost someone to the disease.
  • Yellow represents someone who is currently supporting or caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s.
  • Orange is for those who support the cause and the Association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

 

If you have any questions please contact:

Kristin Bishop  (325.672.2907)  abilenewalk@alz.org   Or visit: https://act.alz.org/

To register please visit act.alz.org

 

This information is brought to you by the Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s