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2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Des Moines

Posted by: Alzheimer's Association, Greater Iowa Chapter

Description

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. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease, the nation's sixth-leading cause of death.

Walk to End Alzheimer's unites the entire community — family, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more --- in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. While there is no fee to register, each participant is expected to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. The Alzheimer's Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help each participant reach their fundraising goal.

When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-related initiatives of care, support and research. In addition, your actions, both through fundraising and participating in the event, help to change the level of Alzheimer's awareness in your community. At a Walk event, you can learn more about Alzheimer's disease and the support programs and services offered by your local chapter. You will also have unique opportunities to get involved with the cause through advocacy initiatives and clinical trial enrollment. These experiences, in addition to other on-site opportunities, help each participant connect to their reason for walking.

Who should attend

Anyone who has lost someone to Alzheimer's or another dementia, is caring or supporting for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementia, is living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, or supports the Alzheimer's Association's vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease.

Attendees

See all not including guests (1)

Additional Details

Location

Location
Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319, United States

Other Details

Type of event
Fundraiser, Walk, Charity Event
Event start date and time
September 21, 2013, 10:00 AM
Event end date and time
September 21, 2013, 12:00 PM
Timezone
America/Chicago
Directions
From I-235, take the E 6th St / Penn Ave exit, Exit 9. Head south on E 6th St, then turn left on E Grand Ave. Event located in front of Iowa State Capitol on Finkbine Dr.
Event website
http://act.alz.org/DesMoinesWalk2013
Admission
Free
This event will have
Wheelchair access
Keywords
Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's, Walk to End Alzheimer's, special event, event, nonprofit, nonprofit event, nonprofit fundraiser, fundraiser, fundraising event, walk, walk event, health nonprofit, health charity, disease, cure, find a cure
Owner's areas of focus
Health and medicine, Mental health, Research and science, Seniors and retirement

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