Tulare-Kings Walk to End Alzheimer's Set for Oct. 4

The Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter is inviting Tulare and Kings Counties to join the fight to end Alzheimer's by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's on October 4 at Quail Park at Shannon Ranch, 3440 W. Flagstaff Ave., Visalia.

Registration opens at 9 a.m., the opening ceremony is at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:30 a.m.

"This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer's, said Sasha Spalding, senior director of the event. "With new treatments available that can slow the progression of Alzheimer's, the need for awareness and raising critical funds is greater than ever. Community support fuels today's care and support services, accelerates research, and drives us closer to the ultimate goal - ending Alzheimer's and all other dementia,"

On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer's with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony - a mission-focused experience showing solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease, creating a powerful and unifying display of remembrance, support and hope for the future.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, 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.

More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

In California, there are more than 719,700 people living with the disease and 1,396,000 caregivers.

To register and receive the latest updates on this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's, visit act.alz.org/tularekings.