Temecula Valley Walk To End Alzheimer’s Scheduled Saturday

TEMECULA, CA — The California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold the Temecula Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s this Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. at the South Coast Winery, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula Valley, CA 92591. To register or donate, visit alz.org/walk.

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.

Someone develops Alzheimer’s in this country every 65 seconds, and more than 6 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. Alzheimer’s is the third leading cause of death in California.

Money raised at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will help the Alzheimer’s Association serve more people with dementia, their caregivers and others in the community by providing outreach, education, advocacy and research. In California alone, there are more than 690,000 people living with Alzheimer’s and 1.12 million unpaid family caregivers.

The Temecula Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s serves as a part of the kick-off for the Alzheimer’s Association’s walk season, which includes 13 walks in the Southland.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease.

There is no registration fee to attend the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, however if you raise $100, you will receive a Walk t-shirt. Start or join a team at www.alz.org/walk.

About the Alzheimer’s Association:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its 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 risk of dementia through promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.