The EPICC Blogger: 2016 Weber County Walk to end Alzheimer's

The walk to end Alzheimer's is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide. It is the world's largest event to rise awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, support, and care.

The walk will take place September 24, 2016 at 9:00 am. It will be held at the Ogden Botanical Gardens 1750 Monroe Blvd Ogden UT 844001. The route length is 2 miles long.

It is easy to sign up and get involved! You can go onto their site and register as a team captain, a team member, or as an individual. Then you simply start fund raising and raising awareness! There are prizes awarded to those who raise the most.

Where do all of the funds go? They go to support which includes online message boards, support groups, helpline services. They go to research like scientific proposals and advancements, brings the global research community together. Lastly is helps speak for the needs and rights of people affected by helping pass landmark legislation, ensures federal policy reflects Alzheimer's epidemic, and recruits and trains thousands of advocates so it can't be ignored.

There are other options to participate as well! You can help by simply donating or there are volunteer options as well. Joining the planning committee or volunteering at the event on the actual day are some options.