Participants Raise Critically-Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Northwest Indiana residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Hidden Lake Park will be the site of the Walk on Sunday, September 18, 2011. Registration starts at 12:30PM, and the Walk begins at 1:30 PM. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is an all-ages, all-abilities Walk of about one mile around beautiful Hidden Lake Park. The Walk is on a paved path, which is stroller and wheelchair friendly.
'Walk to End Alzheimer’s' is more than 'a walk.' It is an experience for over 800 participants in Northwest Indiana to learn about Alzheimer's disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer’s research and clinical trial enrollment to support programs and services. Each walker will also join in a meaningful ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today’s estimated 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. In addition to the walk, participants will enjoy free food, entertainment and activities for the young and young at heart, as well as a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s. Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk.
About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s:
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’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.
Today, approximately 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including 120,000 Hoosiers. Every 69 seconds, a new person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias amount to more than $183 billion annually.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s research and support. Having awarded more than $265 million to nearly 1,800 research projects, the Alzheimer's Association is the largest private funder of Alzheimer research. The Association’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, please visit www.alz.org/indiana.