Caring Causes: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Twin Cities

 The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter invites Twin Cities residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 18, 2021. Participants are welcome to walk in their neighborhoods or in-person at Target Field in Minneapolis. For the in-person option, the Alzheimer’s Association will implement safety protocols including physical distancing, contactless registration, hand sanitizing stations, masks and more.

In Minnesota, there are more than 99,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 170,000 caregivers. The funds raised during the Walk will help provide the Twin Cities community with free care and support services. 

Participants are encouraged to register and fundraise to help the Alzheimer’s Association reach its $1.3 million goal in the Twin Cities. Registration is free and available at alz.org/walk.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest nonprofit funder of research in the world, and currently has 750 research programs underway in 39 countries. In June, the organization celebrated the FDA approval of aducanumab, a treatment that delays the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease. It was the first FDA approval of an Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years.

On Saturday, September 18, Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent one’s connection to Alzheimer’s — and their personal reasons for joining the fight to end the disease.

This year’s key sponsors for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Twin Cities includes: United Healthcare Group, US Bank and RBC Wealth Management. Dozens of other local organizations will also support the Walk through donations, volunteer opportunities or by joining a company team on Walk day.

Per CDC guidelines around crowded outdoor settings, the Association asks that all Walk attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear a mask when in an overcrowded area. Masks will be available on-site.

“We will continue to closely monitor CDC, state and local guidelines to ensure the Walk to End Alzheimer’s adheres to recommendations and are safe for attendees,” added Parriott. “And for those who prefer to Walk from Home, they can still engage in many Walk-day experiences through our mobile app.”

Register, learn more and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk in the Twin Cities at: act.alz.org/twincities. Download the Walk to End Alzheimer’s app in the Itunes or Google Play Stores.

 

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’s 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.  

 

Alzheimer's Association®

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to  Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.