Alexandria Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event | Events

Larry and Mary Waldorf and their family are leading the Alexandria Lakes Area Walk on Saturday, September 11, 2021. After losing her job, Mary was diagnosed with younger Alzheimer’s about 10 years ago at the age of 54, and husband Larry was taking care of him continued to care for Mary while working at Douglas Machine. Mary currently lives on the Care Campus, where she sees her husband and family regularly. Attend the Alexandria Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Alexandria Area YMCA Check-in at 1:00 p.m. with an opening ceremony at 2:00 p.m. followed by a walk. Walking is free, please register in advance at act.alz.org/alexandria. The walk collects money and awareness for care, support, education, advocacy and reaches local families like Waldorf residents. Participants can walk in their neighborhood or via the official mobile app or in person according to the COVID safety logs provided. Check-in is at 1:00 p.m. and the opening ceremony is at 2:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to register early and raise funds to help the Alzheimer’s Association meet its $ 30,000 goal. Registration is free – register yourself, your family or start a company team! Let us come together as an age-friendly region and support families in the fight against this disease and other forms of dementia. Health and Safety Precautions: The health and safety of participants is a top priority. The COVID-19 protocols implemented follow recommendations from the local, state, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including contactless registration, physical distancing, masks (if required), hand sanitizing stations, and more. Walk from Home: Supporters are welcome to walk from home by participating in many Walk Day experiences through the Alzheimer’s Association website and mobile app. Experiences include a pre-recorded opening and promise garden ceremony, an augmented reality promise garden where attendees can choose and plant a flower, among other things, and a route map to track your walk home.