BANGOR — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents from Bangor and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Eastern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Bangor Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 7.
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. On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease.
“We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s,” said Drew Wyman, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter. “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today and take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.”
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place at seven locations across Maine during September and October. In 2022, nearly 300 participants joined the Eastern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s while raising more than $65,000. This year the Eastern Maine Walk aims to raise $77,500.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Maine alone, there are more than 29,000 people living with the disease and 51,000 caregivers.
Participants can choose to start a team, join a team, or walk as an individual during the annual fundraiser. The Eastern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s will begin following the Promise Garden Ceremony at 10 a.m. To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/maine/walk.
