2024 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® WILLIAMSON COUNTY NEW LOCATION AND DATE ANNOUNCED
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Media Contact: Shanna Howard, Communications Manager, (512) 213-4277, showard@alz.org
Walk Contact: Shannon Eller, Development Manager, (512) 975-2683, sheller@alz.org
2024 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® WILLIAMSON COUNTY NEW LOCATION AND DATE ANNOUNCED
Walk to End Alzheimer's Williamson County Seeks Participants, Teams, Volunteers and Sponsors for this Fall’s Event
Walk to End Alzheimer's Williamson County Seeks Participants, Teams, Volunteers and Sponsors for this Fall’s Event
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, JULY 25, 2024 – On Saturday, October 19, Williamson County area residents will join the fight against Alzheimer’s at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Williamson County. This year’s Walk will move to Georgetown and will be held on the Southwestern University Campus at 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown, with the ceremony beginning at 9 a.m.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Williamson County is one of four planned across Central Texas. With more than 600 Walks taking place across the U.S. each fall, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraising event and supports the Association’s free educational programs and support groups, Alzheimer’s care services and advancements in treatment and research. Participants, teams, volunteers, sponsors and donors are needed for the Williamson County event.
“Each stride in the Walk to End Alzheimer's signifies our shared commitment to a world without Alzheimer's,” said Shannon Eller, development manager, Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter. “Together, we move forward, paving the way for vibrant memories and cherished hearts. Join us in bringing our community together for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, where every participant makes a meaningful impact in advancing Alzheimer's research and support.”
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 460,000 Texans and impacts their one million caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association Helpline is available 24/7, 365 days a year to those needing information, guidance or support at (800) 272-3900 and local resources are available at alz.org/texascapital/.
Individuals can learn more information, organize a team or join an existing team at alz.org/walk. Everyone who raises at least $100 will receive a free T-shirt. Last year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Williamson County raised more than $74,600. This year’s goal is $87,000.
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. Our 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.
About the Capital of Texas Chapter
As one of 75 chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Capital of Texas Chapter provides information, education and support to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their families and caregivers. For more information, visit alz.org/texascapital.
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