HARLAN, IA, September 13, 2021 – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Western Iowa area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Harlan Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 18th.   The Harlan Walk to End Alzheimer’s helps to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s critical research, care and support across Iowa. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Event details are as follows:

• When: Saturday, September 18, 2021
• Registration: 9 a.m.
• Walk: 10 a.m.
• Where: Pioneer Park, 1304 Pine St  Harlan, IA 51537.

Or walk from home anytime!   

Register and donate at alz.org/walk to get the most out of Walk day and support the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Download the Walk to End Alzheimer’s app to participate at home in your neighborhood.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 18 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Iowa alone, there are more than 66,000 people living with the disease and 73,000 caregivers.