The annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® will take place Saturday, September 21 at Bridgeport Park (23520 Bridgeport Lane in Santa Clarita). Onsite registration opens at 7:30 a.m., opening ceremonies begin at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. Close to 800 residents from throughout the Santa Clarita Valley will participate in this inaugural event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease.
In addition to the 5K route, Walk to End Alzheimer’s will include entertainment, food, awards and a family festival with KidZone. Walkers who raise $100 receive a commemorative t-shirt, and there are prizes for top fund-raising teams and individuals.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions and raise funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s, the nation’s sixth leading cause of death. Champions include those living with the disease, families, caregivers, and corporate and community leaders who actively support Walk To End Alzheimer’s.
All Walk to End Alzheimer’s donations benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association 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.
So far, there are over 30 teams registered to participate in the Santa Clarita Walk!
Won’t you consider joining us? Together we can help to change the level of awareness in our community!
For more information on the local walk, please contact Mary Dembkowski at 661-254-9933. To start a team, make a donation, or volunteer, you can also contact the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/socal or 323-930-6228.