Pictured: Photo of participants in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
May 8, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: TOLEDO, OH—May 8, 2024—The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter has announced the dates and locations for eight local 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
Pictured: A small purple sign stating, "I walk because I'm living with dementia." is surrounded by colorful pinwheels.
The schedule for Walks in Northwest Ohio is:
Black Swamp/Defiance, OH Sat., Sept. 7
Kingsbury Park, 118 Auglaize St.
Defiance, OH 43512
Erie Shores / Sandusky, OH Sat., Sept. 7
Shoreline Park, 411 E Shoreline Dr.
Sandusky, OH 44870
Grand Lake Sat., Sept. 14
Lake Campus @ Wright State Univ.
7600 Lake Campus Dr., Celina, OH 45822
Findlay / Hancock County Sat., Sept. 14
50 North, 339 E. Melrose Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840
North Central Ohio / Mansfield Ohio Sat., Sept. 14
Richland Carrousel Park, 75 N. Main Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
West Central/Lima, OH Sat., Sept. 21
Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
Tiffin, OH Sat., Sept. 28
Heminger Center - Tiffin
350 Miami Street, Tiffin, OH 44883
Toledo, OH Sat., Oct. 19
Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St.
Toledo, OH 43605
Throughout the Northeast Ohio service area, thousands walk in memory of mothers, fathers, grandparents and loved ones who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., more than breast and prostate cancers combined.
Northwest Ohio communities have a variety of reasons why they Walk:
- to support nearly 7 million individuals in the U.S. who are living with Alzheimer’s, and the 236,200 in Ohio;
- to support more than 414,000 unpaid caregivers in Ohio who tirelessly provide care and support;
- to help reach the first survivor of Alzheimer’s disease by finding a cure;
- to raise funds that help advance worldwide research that bring new treatment and diagnostics for dementia.
“As the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's 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,” said Vince McGrail, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter. “Our research efforts are a catalyst and convener that unites the world’s leading researchers to drive scientific progress forward in finding a cure.”
“Every step forward strengthens the Alzheimer’s Association vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia,” said Karen Moore, senior Walk manager at the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter. “Every stride forward brings us closer to achieving that goal. Together, we can raise awareness and the needed funds to enhance Alzheimer’s care and support, and advance critical research. Please register to walk with us at one of our 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.”
Registration for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is now open. To register a team, sign up as a Team Captain or register to walk as an individual, visit alz.org/nwohio/walk.
There are 236,200 Ohioans 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. A total of 414,000 Ohio caregivers provide 624 million hours of unpaid care each year, valued at $11.4 billion.
Those concerned about themselves or a loved one can contact the Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419.537.1999 to schedule a care consultation and be connected to free local resources.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s or other related dementia, or to access free tools and resources, visit alz.org or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
