ILLINOIS RESIDENTS JOIN FIGHT AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S THROUGH 18 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S EVENTS
Every 69 seconds someone develops Alzheimer's disease.
CHICAGO, IL--- (23-Aug-11) --- The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. In local communities throughout Illinois, participants will actively fight this disease by raising both funds and awareness as we look to a future without Alzheimer’s.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’sis the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Walk is a fun 3-mile interactive walk that educates participants about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association. Each walker will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease. However, these events are more than a memoriam tribute.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’sis the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a direct call to action for all to participate, through events and advocacy, and realize the fight against Alzheimer’s starts with us. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death without an effective treatment or cure.
“There has never been a greater need for the citizens of Illinois to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Lisa Lee, vice-president of development for the Greater Illinois Chapter. “Funds raised will provide care and support services to the 210,000 residents of Illinois living with Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to advancing critically-needed research.”
Local Walks include:
| CITY/COUNTY | DATE | LOCATION |
| Northwest Suburban | 9-11-11 | Harper College—1200 W. Algonquin Rd. in Palatine |
| Champaign | 9-17-11 | Hessel Park—1401 Grandview Dr. |
| Kankakee | 9-17-11 | Kankakee Farmer’s Market Gazebo—S. Schuler & E. Merchant St. |
| Chicago | 9-18-11 | Montrose Harbor—Intersection of Montrose Ave. & Simonds Dr. |
| McHenry | 9-25-11 | Sunset Park—5200 Miller Rd. |
| DeKalb | 9-18-11 | Hopkins Park—1403 Sycamore Rd. |
| Rockford | 9-24-11 | Rockford YMCA Log Cabin—200 Y Blvd. |
| Crawford County | 9-24-11 | Oblong City Park—Intersection of E. Main & Legion Pkwy. |
| Springfield | 9-24-11 | Washington Park Pavilion—1501 S. Grand Ave. |
| North Shore | 9-24-11 | Sunset Woods Park—1801 Sunset Rd. |
| Naperville | 9-25-11 | Naperville Riverwalk—736 W. Jackson Ave. |
| Bloomington | 10-1-11 | Tipton Park North—2201 Stone Mountain Blvd. |
| Joliet | 10-1-11 | Rock Run Forest Preserve—3395 Black Rd. |
| Lake County | 10-1-11 | Independence Grove located—16400 W. Buckley Rd. |
| Wabash County | 10-1-11 | Mt. Carmel City Park—700 Park Rd. |
| Saline County | 10-15-11 | Taylor Football Field—Intersection of Capitol St. & McHaney Rd. in Harrisburg |
| Decatur | 10-15-11 | Fairview Park, Pavilion 1—Intersection of W. Eldorado & N. Oakland |
| Southern Illinois | 10-22-11 | John A. Logan College—700 Logan College Rd. in Carterville |
The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts with YOU! Start or join a team today at alz.org/illinois or call 800-272-3900.
About the Alzheimer’s Association - The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and cure for Alzheimer’s. Since 1980, the donor-supported, nonprofit Alzheimer’s Association has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. The Greater Illinois Chapter serves 68 counties with offices in Bloomington, Carterville, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield. For more information, call our Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/illinois.
About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s:
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. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
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