THREE MAJOR EVENTS TO END ALZHEIMER'S THIS FALL

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. Held annually in more than 650 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, they work to end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. More than five million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and there are approximately 56,000 in Northeast Ohio.

The Cleveland Area Chapter is pleased to announce three Walk events in Northeast Ohio this year:

· Sunday, September 14 at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland at 8:30 am

· Sunday, September 21 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland at 8:00 am

· Sunday, September 28 at All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon at 8:30 am

More than 4,000 people from the greater Cleveland area are expected at this year’s events. At each location, walk participants will enjoy family friendly activities and join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Following the morning festivities, walkers will have a choice of taking either a one or three mile walk route.

“There has never been a greater need to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Nancy Udelson, President and CEO, Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter. “Funds raised will provide care and support services to the 210,000 residents of Ohio living with Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to advancing critically needed research.”

The Walk events also serve to educate the community about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment and support programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association has mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®, now called Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here. To start or join a team, go to alz.org/cleveland or call 800.272.3900.

ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CLEVELAND AREA CHAPTER

The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter serves Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties with offices in Avon, Beachwood and Mentor. The Association’s 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 the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The disease currently affects more than five million Americans and is the 6th leading cause of death in the country.