The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Columbus and surrounding area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk will take place on Friday, September 21 at Uptown Columbus in Columbus, Georgia.

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's participants will complete a two-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.

“Walk to End Alzheimer’s does not only raise awareness, but it’s our community who is committed to raise money to help find a cure for this disease that affects millions”, added Bonnie Franco, co-chair, 2018 Columbus Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “There is no better way to be involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s than to participate in the walk

In addition to the two-mile walk, participants will enjoy musical entertainment from the local DNR band, in conjunction with the Friday night Uptown Concert Series.  Uptown Columbus fountains will be dyed purple to celebrate the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Corporate sponsors for the event will hold a fundraising competition. Kid-friendly activities will be provided.

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 16 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the U.S. In Georgia alone, there are more than 140,000 people living with the disease and 527,000 caregivers. 

Register today. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.