Raising Awareness… Together we can help find a cure

The arrival of autumn marks an important time of year for those who have been affected in some way by Alzheimer’s Disease: this is the season where caregivers, family members, senior living communities, spouses and those with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis all come together to help raise important funding for the fight against this widespread disease.  Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions!
The Santa Clarita Walk will be held on Saturday, October 5th at Bridgeport Park, with registration starting at 7:30am. We will walk together at 9:00am. This year’s Walk will incorporate the Promise Flowers. Promise Flowers represent the diverse reasons that people gather for the walk, with different colors symbolizing the relationship that the person carrying it has to the cause: Blue — I have Alzheimer’s, Yellow — I am supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, Purple — I have lost someone to Alzheimer’s, Orange — I support the cause and a vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Participants will have an opportunity to write a personal message on their Promise Flower and then come together for a heart-felt ceremony prior to the walk. Everyone is welcome to take their Promise Flower home after the event as a remembrance of their Walk experience.
If you are interested in being a part of this important event, there are many ways to support the cause. You can start a Walk Team or join an existing one – Team Oakmont! The Walk to End Alzheimer’s website has some great ideas for easy fundraising events: https://act.alz.org
We invite you all to come walk with us on October 5th to Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
For more information on The Walk to End Alzheimer’s or on Oakmont of Valencia please visit our website www.oakmontofvalencia.com or call us at 661-568-6080.