In Arizona, there are more than 151,500 people living with Alzheimer’s, and 292,000 caregivers.”

IF YOU GO

What: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

When: Saturday, Oct. 25 (check-in and registration 9 a.m.; Promise Garden Ceremony at 9:45 a.m.; the walk itself 10 a.m.)

Where: Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale

More Information: alz.org/westvalleywalk

West Valley residents can join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this weekend.

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, the walk is Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., in Glendale.

Check-in and registration starts at 9 a.m. followed by the Promise Garden Ceremony at 9:45 a.m. and then the walk itself at 10 a.m.

“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that can change the course of the disease,” said Terri Spitz, Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter executive director.

On the day of the walk, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the Promise Garden ceremony, a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

In Arizona, there are more than 151,500 people living with the disease and 292,000 caregivers.

Visit alz.org/westvalleywalk to register.