Kick Off Party for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association invites the public to a Kick Off Party for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Lee County and Walk to End Alzheimer’s Collier County. This event will offer attendees a preview of this year’s local Walks, an opportunity to learn how to get involved, and the chance to connect with others in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Attendees will enjoy food, giveaways, raffle prizes and fundraising tips.
WHEN: Friday, Aug. 29 5:30 pm to 7 pm
WHERE: Sugarshack Bonita, 27421 Old 41 RD, Bonita Springs
RSVP to Cynthia Thompson cmthompson@alz.org
WHY: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, including over 580,000 Floridians. Events like this help fund vital resources and research for families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Lee County will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Florida Southwestern College, 13350 FSW Parkway, in Ft. Myers.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Collier County will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Baker Park, 50 Riverside Circle, in Naples.
On Walk day, participants will take part in the moving Promise Garden Ceremony, where colorful flowers symbolize the personal reasons we walk — for a loved one, as a caregiver, as a supporter, or in memory.
The National Presenting Sponsor is EdwardJones for both Walks. The Local Presenting Sponsor for Walk to End Alzheimer’s Lee County is Vitas.
To register and receive the latest updates for this year’s Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, visit alz.org/LeeCountyWalk or alz.org/CollierCountyWalk or contact Cynthia Thompson cmthompson@alz.org or 321-343-6498 xt. 1558.
