Upcoming Alzheimer’s Walks In Washington Raise Money For Research

SEATTLE, WA — People from all over Washington will be walking over the next three weekends to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease research. The walks here are among hundreds of Alzheimer’s Association events being held around the country during the last two weekends in September.

The main walk in Washington will take place in Seattle on Sept. 28. The walk has a goal to raise $700,000 — but as of Sept. 21 was less than halfway to that goal. The event begins at the Mural Amphitheater at the Seattle Center at 8 a.m.

The walks raise money to support Alzheimer’s care, support and research. There is neither a cure for Alzheimer’s nor a way to slow the progression of the disease. It’s estimated that 5.8 million Americans of all ages, including an estimated 5.6 million people 65 and older, are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. About 200,000 people under the age of 65 have early-onset Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

There’s no fee to participate in the walks, and teams do the fundraising — whether by crowdfunding on social media or beating the pavement for business sponsors who’ll kick in matching funds. Businesses are encouraged to participate, too, whether by sponsoring a team, sponsoring a local walk or offering some other form of support.

Teams or individuals registering for the walk get free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help them reach their fundraising goals.

“Participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community,” the Alzheimer’s Association says.

So far, about 600 Alzheimer’s Walks are scheduled around the country, but more events are being added.

Here are links to all the walks happening in Washington through Oct. 13

• Seattle Sept. 28
• Spokane Oct. 5
• Walla Walla Oct. 5
• Port Angeles Oct. 5
• Redmond Oct. 6
• Kennewick Oct. 13