WALK TO END ALZHIEMER'S

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® 2016

[Chattanooga, Tenn. ] - The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on September 17 at Tennessee Riverpark in Chattanooga. Nearly 1,200 people from the Chattanooga area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's participants will complete a two mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk or 423.265.3600 or contact Cindy Lowery at clowery@alz.org.

When: Saturday, September 17, 2016

Registration: 9 a.m.

Ceremony: 10 a.m.

Walk: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Tennessee Riverpark

4301 Amnicola Hwy

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405

Direct link:

act.alz.org/ChattWalk

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 – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

Alzheimer's Association®

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org® or call 800.272.3900.