Walk to Remember: Join the Fight Against Alzheimer’s in Texarkana

The Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting its annual Texarkana Walk to End Alzheimer’s this Saturday, September 20 at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana. The event is free and open to the public. I am walking, and I hope you will join me.

Where Does the Money Raised Go Towards?

I lost my mother to Alzheimer's and one of my brothers to early onset. Research is the key! The money raised from the walk supports critical research for Alzheimer's and other dementias, as well as the Association's 24-hour caregiver hotline

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There were no medications available for my mother and very little for my brother. But that is changing. Did you know that two new medications have recently been approved to help those with early-onset Alzheimer’s improve their quality of life? And more treatments are in the near future.

Here is How to Participate in Texarkana

Whether you walk, donate, or simply show up in support, you’ll be part of something big. A community working together towards one goal...ending Alzheimer’s.

You can join my team or donate on my page as I walk with one of my childhood friends. Both of us have lost loved ones to this horrible disease. Be sure to check if your employer matches your donation. There are a lot of companies that will match your donation.

You can also sign up for the walk by yourself or start a team at act.alz.org

Texarkana's Walk to End Alzheimer's Details

Registration begins at 8 AM, followed by the opening ceremony at 9 AM. You can choose a 1-mile or 3-mile walk through the park. You are encouraged to wear purple, the official Alzheimer’s Association color, to show support for families and caregivers affected by the disease.

For more information, contact Janelle Williamson, ELT Chair of the Texarkana Walk, at (903) 244-2393 or Janelle@zytell.com

Spring Lake Park is located at 4303 N. Park Road in Texarkana, Texas.

Together we can end Alzheimer’s.