WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® 2017
Sep 13, 2017 09:54AM ● By News Desk
Thousands of Acadiana residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In 2016 the Acadiana raised $95,391 contributing to more than $82 million raised nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer's.
On Saturday, September 16, Acadiana will join the fight for Alzheimer’s first survivor. We will have kids activities, food, music, sno cones, face painting and so much more.
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Participants will learn more about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.
Saturday, September 16
8am: Registration
9am: Opening ceremony & Promise Garden ceremony
9:30am: Walk begins
WHERE:
Blackham Coliseum | 2330 Johnston Street | Lafayette, LA 70503
WHO:
o Caregiver & Walk Volunteer: Courtney Elkins
o Walk Committee Chair: Christine Payton
o Chapter spokespeople: Adrienne Stewart Mullens, Louisiana Chapter Community Outreach Specialist & Ann May, Louisiana Chapter Executive Director
o National Presenting Sponsor: Edward Jones, local connection: Tiffany Duhon
HOW: Register today. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.
CONTACT: Adrienne Mullens, 337-230-3926 or [email protected] | Event day contact: Cheryl Hidalgo
About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
Alzheimer's Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
Adrienne Stewart Mullens | Community Outreach Specialist | Alzheimer's Association, Louisiana Chapter | office: 337.230.3926 | [email protected]| www.alz.org/louisiana
Walk To End Alzheimer's
