Southern New Mexico Walk to end Alzheimer’s returns in-person on October 8
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents of Southwestern New Mexico to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in Las Cruces on Saturday, October 8th, 9am, at Young Park, 850 S Walnut St.
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. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease.
While plans are moving forward to host Las Cruces’s Walk in-person, the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remain the top priorities. The Alzheimer's Association will continue to closely monitor CDC, state and local guidelines to ensure Walk events adhere to the latest recommendations.
"The enthusiasm this community shows for the Walk to End Alzheimer's is inspiring,” says Emily Chaddock, SW Regional Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. “We see all kinds of wonderful, motivated people who are getting involved with this cause through the Walk. We see families impacted by dementia and people who just want to help - all coming together for a cure. Each of them committed to ending this disease."
“The funds that participants raise are critical to our mission to end Alzheimer's and dementia, and we are humbled by the support,” says Tim Sheahan, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. “Those family members, neighbors and friends are counting on us to help find a breakthrough, and thanks to dedicated community members, we are able to fund cutting edge research that, hopefully, will do just that.”
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 New Mexico alone, there are more than 43,000 people living with the disease and 85,000 caregivers.
To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Las Cruces, visit: act.alz.org/walklascruces or contact Emily Chaddock at enchaddock@alz.org or (575) 647-3868.
