Walk to End Alzheimer’s plans volunteer kickoff at Austin’s Firegrill
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, research
From Staff Reports
ALBANY — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Albany and surrounding area residents to a volunteer kickoff party on March 28 to prepare for the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s event.
“Volunteer opportunities suit all interests and skillsets, while having fun with rewarding work to advance the cause,” a news release from the organization said.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Alzheimer’s Association staff and the volunteer event committee will be on hand from 5:30-8 p.m. at the kickoff party, taking place at Austin’s Firegrill in Albany, to answer any questions about volunteer opportunities as well as how to sign up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Officials with the Alzheimer’s Association said Austin’s Firegrill will have live music and donate 10 percent of its proceeds from that evening to the Albany Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In 2018, the Albany walk raised more than $64,000, contributing to the more than $90 million raised nationwide for care, support and research efforts for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s.
Participants in the walk will learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services. They also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the event’s Promise Garden ceremony.
Austin’s Firegrill is located at 2817 Old Dawson Road. The Albany walk is planned for Oct. 5 at Riverfront Park with similar events planned for Sept. 20 in Columbus, Oct. 19 in Tifton, Oct. 26 in Bainbridge and Nov. 1 in Valdosta.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected by the disease, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
For more information, visit www.alz.org or call 1-800-272-3900.
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