News release
The Alzheimer’s Association invites Hays residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by registering for the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
This event is Sept. 10 at Fort Hays State University Quad (east side of Memorial Union). Register today to get your team ready to raise critical awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The event begins at 9 a.m. Register for any of the Walks in Central and Western Kansas at alz.org/cwkswalk.
More than 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — 55,000 in Kansas. Additionally, more than 86,000 Kansas caregivers are providing unpaid care, valued at $1.4 billion, to their loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
“As a member of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s planning committee, I am excited to plan this walk in the Hays community," said Brandon Taylor. "I know our community will continue the fight to help eliminate Alzheimer’s from future generations.”
The Alzheimer’s Association makes fundraising easy with available tips from walk staff, motivation from fellow fundraisers and information from walk committee members to make your fundraising experience as smooth as possible. Participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s is free, however a $100 fundraising minimum is required to receive the walk event T-shirt.