Alzheimer’s Association News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents of Northeastern New Mexico to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Bicentennial/Alto Park, 1121 Alto St., in Santa Fe.

On Walk Day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony – a mission-focused experience that signifies 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 Santa Fe’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,” said NE Regional Manager Beth Hamilton of the 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,” said Executive Director Tim Sheahan of the 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 Santa Fe, visit: act.alz.org/walksantafe or contact Beth Hamilton at behamilton@alz.org or 505.365.0678.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s^®

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. 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 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.”

About the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter:

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Their mission is to lead 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. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia^®. Visit alz.org/newmexico or call 800.272.3900.