Walk to End Alzheimer's® Howard County postponed to November 19

A casualty of Tropical Storm Ophelia was the postponement of Walk to End Alzheimer's Howard County. Initially scheduled Saturday, September 23, 2023, the new date and time are Sunday, November 19, at 11 a.m. The location, Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Md., remains the same. The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to fight Alzheimer's. Join now and help raise awareness and funds for care, support and research.
"The decision to postpone a Walk is never easy but the safety of Walkers is always a priority," says Gabi Shifflett, Alzheimer's Association development manager, who manages the Walk. "The bright side of a delay is that it gives Walkers additional time to recruit for their teams and raise funds."
"Reaching our $227,000 fundraising goal is attainable with community support," says Shifflett. "Families, local businesses and community organizations participate as walkers and sponsors each year, making Walk a must-attend event."

Volunteer on Walk Day
Volunteering on Walk Day lets businesses, organizations, schools and places of worship support the community. Tasks include helping with set-up, disassembling, staffing the food table and team photo booth and cheering for walkers. Volunteer at alz.org/AlzVol. "Whatever the volunteer effort, we are appreciative," says Schifflett.

Promise Garden Ceremony
At registration, each walker receives a large pinwheel flower whose color identifies how the disease affects their lives: blue-living with a diagnosis; yellow-caregiver; orange-advocate or supporter; blue-lost a loved one to the disease. The flowers are raised in unison during a Promise Garden Ceremony when personal stories are shared to inspire and thank walkers for their support.
Walkers who raise $100 receive a commemorative Walk t-shirt with incentive awards for additional fundraising levels. Register today at alz.org/maryland/walk.