Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Southern Illinois
Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/08/2022
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
John A Logan College
Categories
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Each registered participant will receive a Promise Garden flower by choosing the color that best represents your connection to the disease.
Blue represents someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia
Purple is for those who have lost a someone to the disease.
Yellow represents someone who is currently supporting or caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s.
Orange is for those who support the cause and the Association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
Registration opens at 9:00am
Opening Ceremony begins at 10:00am
Walk takes place after the opening ceremony.
There will be exhibits set up from local businesses, kids activities, care and support information, and a special caregivers area.
While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.