Alzheimer’s Association organizes community walks in Richmond and Utica

The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting upcoming community walks to raise funds and awareness for dementia research, care, and support programs.

In Richmond, Virginia, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – RVA is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at City Stadium. Sponsored by Genworth and CareScout, the event aims to raise $1.2 million for the Alzheimer’s Association. The program includes the Promise Garden ceremony, where participants carry colored flowers to signify their personal connections to the disease.

In Utica, New York, the Utica/Rome Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, October 17, at the Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) Utica campus. The event includes check-in starting at 9 a.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. and the walk. The gathering serves as a local fundraiser to support families living with dementia and to fund ongoing research.