Walk to End Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association Plans Awareness Walks Across Three States This Fall
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The Alexandria walk will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Echo Press Building, with registration at 9 a.m., the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and the walk immediately afterward.
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The Alexandria Promise Garden uses five flower colors: blue for people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, purple to honor those who have died, yellow for caregivers, orange for supporters and white as a symbol of the search for a cure.
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The Cocoa event at Cocoa Riverfront Park will include a one-mile walk, with registration at 8 a.m. and the ceremony at 9 a.m.; volunteers can choose shifts between 6 a.m. and noon and help with route signs, banners and cleanup.
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The Tulare and Kings Counties walk in Visalia will be held at Valley Strong Ballpark and will include an opening ceremony, a Promise Garden flower ceremony and a walk around the ballpark field.
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In Florida, more than 580,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s, and more than 870,000 Florida residents provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, according to the Boca Raton event organizers.
The Alzheimer's Association is organizing Walk to End Alzheimer's events across multiple states this fall to raise funds for research and care. Three walks are scheduled for September 26 in Alexandria, Minnesota; Cocoa, Florida; and Visalia, California, while a fourth event is planned for November 8 in Boca Raton, Florida. Alzheimer's Association reports that more than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, with millions of family members providing unpaid care.
Promise Garden Honors Those Affected by Alzheimer's
Each walk features a Promise Garden ceremony where colored flowers represent participants' connections to the disease. Alzheimer's Association uses five colors: blue for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, purple to honor those who have died, yellow for caregivers, orange for supporters, and white as a symbol of the search for a cure. This tradition helps attendees feel personally connected to the mission.
Alexandria Walk Begins Early Morning at Fairgrounds
The Alexandria walk takes place at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Echo Press Building in Minnesota. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and the walk starting immediately after. The event brings together community members to support local Alzheimer's care and research initiatives.
Cocoa Seeks Volunteers for Setup and Route Support
The Cocoa event at Cocoa Riverfront Park features a one-mile walk with registration at 8 a.m. and the ceremony at 9 a.m. Alzheimer's Association is recruiting volunteers to work shifts between 6 a.m. and noon. Volunteers can help with route signs, banners, and cleanup duties to keep the event running smoothly.
Florida Hosts Two Walks With 580,000 Residents Affected
In Florida, more than 580,000 people are living with Alzheimer's, and more than 870,000 residents provide unpaid care for loved ones with Alzheimer's or other dementias. The Visalia walk at Valley Strong Ballpark in California includes an opening ceremony, Promise Garden flower ceremony, and a walk around the ballpark field. The Boca Raton walk on November 8 features registration and the flower ceremony before the walk begins.
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