Event Description:
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. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.
The Knoxville Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, September 21st at Zoo Knoxville. Registration is free and donations are appreciated. Family fun event, Walk is known as our “largest support of the year.”
In 2023, more than 350,000 participated nationwide in more than 630 communities raising more than $104 million. All registered participants for the Knoxville Walk be able to re-enter and enjoy the Zoo for the rest of the day, free of charge.
For more information, or to register for the event, visit alz.org/KnoxvilleWalk or contact Sara Dickson at sdickson@alz.org
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. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.
The Knoxville Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, September 21st at Zoo Knoxville. Registration is free and donations are appreciated. Family fun event, Walk is known as our “largest support of the year.”
In 2023, more than 350,000 participated nationwide in more than 630 communities raising more than $104 million. All registered participants for the Knoxville Walk be able to re-enter and enjoy the Zoo for the rest of the day, free of charge.
For more information, or to register for the event, visit alz.org/KnoxvilleWalk or contact Sara Dickson at sdickson@alz.org
About the Alzheimer’s Association
- The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
- The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
- The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s disease research.
- The Alzheimer’s Association works on a national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
- Visit alz.org to learn the facts, access resources, and get involved.
About Alzheimer’s disease
- Nearly 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s.
- Over 11 million family and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the United States.
- In 2024, there are more than 129,200 Tennesseans living with Alzheimer’s and more than 369,000 family members and friends caring for them. The number of people living with dementia in the U.S. is set to skyrocket to nearly 13 million by 2050 unless new treatments are advanced. ?
- Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death in the United States.
- One in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
- Dementia is one of the costliest conditions to society. This year, the national cost of caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias is projected to reach $360 billion.
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