Monday, September 16, 2024 (2024) – Owosso, MI – Memorial Healthcare, along with Pat’s Place, are excited to announce a 1-mile walk, roll, run to support the Alzheimer’s Association. This inspiring community event will take place on Saturday, October 12th, at the Memorial Healthcare NOW Building – Wellness Center, where participants of all ages and abilities will gather to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and contribute to the fight for a world without Alzheimer’s.
Pat’s Place, an Adult Day Social Center, is a non-profit organization based in Corunna that is committed to providing support and resources to families affected by Alzheimer’s. It has partnered with Memorial Healthcare to bring this event to Shiawassee County.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – Registration | 8:15 AM – Speakers | 8:30 AM – Warm-up | 9 AM – Race
Speakers: Dr. Cara Leahy, Director of Cognitive Disorders, Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neuroscience; Stacey Zsigo, Board Chair, Pat’s Place; and a personal story from a family affected by Alzheimer’s.
Location: Memorial Healthcare NOW Building – Wellness Center, 819 N. Shiawassee Street, Owosso, MI 48867. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be held in the Wellness Center on the indoor track.
Registration/Cost: Registration is $25, and participants can register online at www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/Owosso/WalkToEndAlzheimerShiawassee or on-site starting at 7:30 AM. If you are purchasing a t-shirt, registration must be completed by Wednesday, October 2nd. To register by QR code, please visit Memorial Healthcare’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MemorialHealthcare.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s isn’t just a walk; it’s an opportunity for the community to come together and show support for the millions of people affected by the disease. Participants will walk in honor of those they know and love who are battling Alzheimer’s and in memory of those lost to the disease along the way.
The funds raised through this walk will help support the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission to advance research, provide care and support for all those affected, and promote brain health.
About Pat’s Place:
Pat’s Place, an Adult Day Social Center, is a non-profit organization based in Corunna that is committed to providing support and resources to families affected by Alzheimer’s.
About the Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, provide care and support for all affected, and reduce the risk of dementia through brain health education.
