Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
The Alzheimer’s Association invites the community to register for 2025 Walks to End Alzheimer’s, taking place across the region this fall.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. All money raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s benefits the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
“Now is the moment we’ve been waiting for. With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope," said Vince McGrail, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio and Northwest Ohio chapters.
"Every step takes us closer to a cure and to achieving our mission of a world without Alzheimer’s and dementia. We hope Ohioans will register their team and walk to honor our friends and neighbors facing this disease."
Locally, the Toledo walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, in Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St.
To register as a team or an individual and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walks, visit the capter’s Walk website. Visit act.alz.org for more information.
There are 236,200 Ohioans 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. A total of 414,000 Ohio caregivers provide 624 million hours of unpaid care each year, valued at $11.4 billion.
Those concerned about themselves or a loved one can contact the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419-537-1999 to schedule a care consultation and be connected to free local resources.
