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Over 800 expected to Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Harrisonburg on Saturday

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Walk to End Alzheimer'sOver 800 residents of Harrisonburg and the surrounding area will unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. In 2015 the Harrisonburg Walk raised $146,011, contributing to more than $77 million raised nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer’s. This year’s fundraising goal is $164,750.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Association care, support and research programs. Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will learn 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.

WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2016
8:00AM Registration
9:15AM Opening ceremony
9:30AM Walk begins

WHERE: Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 4808 South Valley Pike,
Harrisonburg, VA

HOW: Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk or 800-272-3900.

 

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 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.

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