The Alzheimer’s Association invites Santa Barbara residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Santa Barbara, Nov. 14 at Chase Palm Park Field.

Participants and their dog at a recent Walk to End Alzheimer's event. (Courtesy photo)
Participants and their dog at a recent Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. (Courtesy photo)

“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope,” said Jill Shaffer, chapter executive, California Central Coast Chapter.

“Together, we can build a brain‑healthy future and help end this disease,” she said. “We invite everyone to join us by forming a team to raise awareness and funds for families facing Alzheimer’s today.”

On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease, organizers said.

During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 13 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, according to reports.

In California, there are nearly 720,000 people living with the disease and some 1.4 million caregivers.

To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/walk.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s.