Walk to End Alzheimer’s Panama City

Event is Expected to Draw Hundreds from Across Emerald Coast

Panama City, FL– On Sunday, October 15, Panama City will come together for Walk to End Alzheimer’s – the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony. During the ceremony, participants will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.

• Purple: I have Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
• Yellow: I care for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
• Orange: I have lost someone to Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
• Blue: I support the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementias.

People hold up their flowers during the Promise Garden ceremony during the annual Walk to End Alzheimers on Saturday at Boxcar Park in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After the ceremony, participants will walk a 2-mile course through the campus of Florida State University Panama City. The walk is a great way to show your support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and to raise funds for important research and support programs.

To register for Walk to End Alzheimer’s Panama City, visit alz.org/EmeraldCoastWalk.

Why Walk to End Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death in the top 10 without a cure or prevention. Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a great way to make a difference in the fight against this devastating disease. By participating, you can help to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

How to Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved in Walk to End Alzheimer’s Panama City:

• Register to walk: Registration is free, but donations are encouraged.
• Start a team: Get your friends, family, coworkers or neighbors together to form a team and walk together.
• Donate: Even if you can’t walk, you can still support the cause by making a donation.
• Volunteer: Volunteers help with everything from setting up the event to handing out water to walkers.

Together, we can make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s.