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Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 5 at Rock Run Forest Preserve, 3395 Black Road, Joliet.

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's participants will participate in an approximately 3-mile walk and will learn more about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association. Each walker will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is also currently recruiting volunteers for various job roles at Walk to End Alzheimer's events throughout its 68-county service area. Volunteers help with many different aspects of the walk, from event day set-up to informing participants about the Alzheimer's Association advocacy efforts to guiding walkers along the designated route. To learn more about volunteers opportunities, go to alz.org/Illinois.

The end of Alzheimer's starts here. Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk.

About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's:
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. since 1989, the Alzheimer's Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer's Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer's Together, we can end Alzheimer's- the nation's sixth-leading cause of death.

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