Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer’s returning to in-person event today

DAYTON — The Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer’s will return to an in-person event this month.

The event will be held at Day Air Ballpark on Saturday, October 9 with the Promise Garden Ceremony beginning at 9 a.m.

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The Dayton Walk raises money for research and allows the Alzheimer’s Association to provide free care and support services to local families, according to the a release from the association. This year’s goal is to raise $450,000.

“The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a wonderful day for community fellowship with caregivers, families and loved ones who are suffering with Alzheimer’s or dementia,’’ said Karen Carter, Vice President of Development for Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley. “It is a day of reflection and hope.”

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Participants are encouraged to register in advance for the Walk at alz.org/walk.

There is also an option to “Walk From Home” as an individual or a team in neighborhoods.

The Walk layout will allow for physical distancing, hand sanitizer stations and contactless QR code registration, according to the release.

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