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. I am joining participants of all ages in the fight against the disease at Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Aug. 29 in Vancouver.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across their communities. Alzheimer’s is not taking a hiatus during COVID-19 and neither can we. This year, more than ever, we need to come together to support all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
As Board Chair of the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter, I walk annually to spread awareness and raise funds to help advance the mission, accelerate research and ultimately find a cure.
Alzheimer’s disease is relentless, but so are we! In recent years, Congress has made funding Alzheimer’s and dementia research a priority and it must continue. It is my hope that Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler will continue to support an increase in Alzheimer’s research funding at the National Institutes of Health.
Please join me in registering for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s at alz.org/walk.
