This Saturday, September 14, Fayette County residents will join advocates across the world as they participate in a Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, they’ll use their creativity and passion to raise awareness and money to advance care, support and research programs.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® aims to lead the way to Alzheimer’s first survivor. Participants will gather at the JW and Hazel Ruby WV Boy Scout Welcome Center for registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by a brief ceremony at 9:30 a.m. The 1.2-mile walk will begin at 10 a.m.
Registration for the Walk is free; however, every walker is encouraged to make a personal donation and commit to raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s.A
Every 65 seconds someone in the country develops Alzheimer’s. With more than five million Americans living with the disease, it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. In West Virginia, more than 37,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s and more than 107,000 families and friends are providing care for their loved ones. Visit alz.org/walk for more information on Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and to donate, volunteer or register or the event.
