2022 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s

WHAT: On November 5th, 2022 Lubbock residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® — the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our 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.

While plans are moving forward to host Lubbock’s Walk in person, the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remain the top priorities. The Alzheimer’s Association will continue to closely monitor CDC, state and local guidelines to ensure Walk events adhere to the latest recommendations.

For more information and to register, visit alz.org/walk.

WHEN: November 5th, 2022

10:00am Opening ceremony

10:30am Walk begins

WHERE: Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater 413 E Broadway, Lubbock, TX

NEWS: The 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s offers a great opportunity for media to report various Alzheimer’s-related storylines and the disease’s impact on Amarillo residents, including:

• The personal impact of Alzheimer’s on local families

• The additional challenges for Alzheimer’s caregivers during the pandemic

• Personal reasons/motivations for participating in Walk

Local experts from the Alzheimer’s Association can also address the following:

• State-specific Alzheimer’s statistics and disease impact on Texas families

• How the Association is supporting families and delivering services in the community

CONTACT: Heather Simmons, Walk Manager, 806-412-0729, [email protected]