Walk to End Alzheimer's
Communities across four states host Alzheimer’s fundraising walks to support families and research.
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The Wisconsin walk is being held at the Summerfest grounds; day-of registration opens at 8 a.m., with the Promise Garden ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and the walk immediately afterward.
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Cody’s Park County walk has a fundraising goal of $11,500. Wyoming has an estimated 10,300 residents living with Alzheimer’s, and the Alzheimer’s Association says its walk proceeds are the primary source of funding for its free programs and services in the state.
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An estimated 152,000 Arizonans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona will match the first $500 in donations to the Tucson walk.
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Charleston’s walk is free to join and open to families, friends, coworkers and community groups; at the opening ceremony, participants raise Promise Garden flowers to honor people affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Alzheimer's Association walks are coming to four states this fall to honor people with Alzheimer's and other dementias while raising money for research and free support services. Events in Wisconsin, Wyoming, Arizona, and South Carolina will bring together families, friends, and volunteers to fight the disease. iHeartRadio reports that Wisconsin's Madison walk happens at Summerfest grounds, while Tucson aims to raise $460,000 and Cody, Wyoming targets $11,500.
Madison Walk Starts Early With Promise Garden Ceremony
Wisconsin's Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place at Summerfest grounds in Madison. Day-of registration opens at 8 a.m., followed by a Promise Garden ceremony at 9:30 a.m. The walk begins right after the ceremony. iHeartRadio says participants can register, volunteer, or donate on the day of the event.
Wyoming's Seven Events Target Over $204,000
Wyoming is hosting seven Walk to End Alzheimer's events across the state, with a combined fundraising goal above $204,000. The Cody walk on October 3 aims to raise $11,500. Powell Tribune explains that Cody's Park County walk will support families and fund research for a cure. An estimated 10,300 Wyoming residents are living with Alzheimer's, and Alzheimer's Association reports that walk proceeds are the primary funding source for its free programs in the state.
Tucson Builds on Last Year's $385,000 Raised
Tucson's Walk to End Alzheimer's happens October 10 at Reid Park, aiming to raise $460,000 after bringing in more than $385,000 last year. Head Topics reports that an estimated 152,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in Arizona. The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona will match the first $500 in donations to boost fundraising.
Charleston's Free Walk Features Promise Garden Honor
Charleston's Walk to End Alzheimer's on October 25 is free to join and welcomes families, friends, coworkers, and community groups. At the opening ceremony, participants raise Promise Garden flowers to honor people affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias. The walk invites everyone to register, volunteer, or donate, including those unable to attend the event.
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