Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sept. 20

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Rhinelander area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Sept. 20 at the Hodag Dome (863 Hodag Dome Drive, Rhinelander.) The event opens at 8:30 a.m. with the opening ceremony at 9:40 a.m., immediately followed by the Walk at 10 a.m.
“What makes this Walk so meaningful is the way it unites our community,” said Jim Brust, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Rhinelander chair. “When we walk together, we remind each other that no one is facing this disease alone. This event is proof that our collective strength can create real change.”
The walk features the inspiring Promise Garden Ceremony, where participants carry colorful flowers, each representing a personal connection to the disease, organizers said in a press release announcing the event.
More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, one of the nation’s leading causes of death. Over 11 million family members and friends provide unpaid care for those affected. In Wisconsin, more than 110,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s, and tens of thousands of caregivers are supporting them every day. In Oneida County alone, over 1,315 residents age 65 and older are living with dementia.
To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: act.alz.org/rhinelander. Pre-registration is encouraged. For questions, contact Julie St. Pierre,community outreach coordinator at 715.352.4091.