Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Shreveport/Bossier City
Additional Information
Where:
Bossier City, Louisiana
Louisiana Boardwalk
When:
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Registration at 8:00 a.m.
Walk Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.
Length:
TBD
Contact:
Call or Email Debbie Hayes at (318) 861-8680 or debbie.hayes@alz.org
The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here.
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 11 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now!
When you register for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you’re joining an unstoppable force of thousands of people who are standing up to this devastating disease.
Our journey starts now. It’s easy to join our team:
Start a team. Participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s is even more fun with a group. Ask your co-workers, family and friends to walk as a team. You’ll be amazed at how many people want to help.
Fundraise. Every Walk to End Alzheimer’s participant is asked to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Association staff are ready to support you every step of the way with tips, tools and advice.
Get Creative. Raise money with our online tools, hold a fundraising event or ask for a donation when you’re face-to-face.
Walk! Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a unique experience. See the difference you can make as we walk to change the course of Alzheimer’s together.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.
Since 1989, this all age, all-ability walk has mobilized millions to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, raising more than $347 million for the cause. Events are held annually in the fall in nearly 600 communities nationwide.
All Walk to End Alzheimer’s donations benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association 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 dementiathrough the promotion of brain health.