Lewiston Walk to End Alzheimer's

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HUNDREDS of LEWISTON residents 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 LEWISTON Walk raised $14,445.73, contributing to more than $77 million raised nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer's. 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, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:45 a.m. Opening ceremony 10 a.m. Walk begins WHERE: KIWANIS PARK, LEWISTON, ID HOW: Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk or 509-456-0456, ext. 8311. WHO: Interview and photo opportunities from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. CONTACT: Becca Verda: 206-816-0746 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. ###