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). 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. Onsite registration opens at 7:30 a.m., opening ceremonies begin at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m.
To start a team or make a donation, sign up at www.alz.org/socal or contact the Teams Committee at gknoles@visitingangels.com. We also need volunteers for the day of the event. To volunteer to help, contact Rob Allen at rallen@alz.org or 323-930-6283
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.
Visiting Angels is a proud sponsor of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. All 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.
For more information, visit www.alz.org/socal or call 1-800-272-3900.