Walk to End Alzheimer’s set Sept. 19 in Rhinelander

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Northwoods residents to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Hodag Dome in Rhinelander.

The event will open at 8:30 a.m., followed by a ceremony at 9:40 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m.

“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new diagnostics, new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope,” event chair Jim Brust said. “Together, we can build a brain-healthy future and help end this disease while supporting local families currently impacted. We invite everyone to join us by forming a team to raise awareness and funds for families facing Alzheimer’s today.”

On walk day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s during the Promise Garden ceremony, which symbolizes solidarity in the fight against the disease. Walkers will carry flowers of different colors, with each color representing a personal connection to Alzheimer’s.

According to organizers, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly 13 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

In Wisconsin, more than 110,900 people are living with Alzheimer’s and 206,000 people serve as caregivers.

To register or receive updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit act.alz.org/rhinelander or contact Julie St. Pierre at 715-352-4091 or jstpierre@alz.org.

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 organization has mobilized millions of Americans through its former Memory Walk and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to end Alzheimer’s and other dementias by accelerating research, promoting risk reduction and early detection, and improving care and support.

For more information, visit alz.org or call 800-272-3900.