Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ascension/Baton Rouge

Walk to End Alzheimer's is the Alzheimer's Associations signature fundraising and awareness event for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This event invites participants of all ages and abilities to come together to fight to end Alzheimer's once and for all. By participating in Walk, participants have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Alzheimer's and grow their knowledge of resources available to them, all while raising funds to help find a cure for the disease.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Ascension/Baton Rouge will be held on Saturday, November 21st at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. It is a one mile awareness walk, and it registration is free. Participants will have the chance to meet with local organizations to learn about the resources available to them, and kids can participate in fun craft activities in the Kid Zone. Breakfast and Jambalaya will be provided to all participants.

All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ascension/Baton Rouge aid the Alzheimer Association to continue to provide grants for research, assist in sustaining our policy and advocacy work that has helped build infrastructure in the Greater Baton Rouge and Ascension area, Louisiana, and nationally, and assist in education for our front-line workers, agencies, and special interest groups who work directly with those who are affected with Alzheimer's or any other dementia.