Registration is open to join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS — The annual North Dakota Walk to End Alzehimer’s has been taking place for over 15 years.

There are always four walks in North Dakota and 13 in Minnesota. Teams and sponsors come together to walk in a fight to find a cure.

The next walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 at Sertoma Park in Grand Forks. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. After an opening ceremony at 10 a.m., there will balloon twisting, sponsors, speeches from the program and advocacy team, and activities for kids.

The walk will begin afterwards. Participants can choose to walk one mile or three miles.

All proceeds from the walk will continue to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s research, care consultations for families living with Alzehimier’s and support groups, educational classes programs, and services. All services at the Alzheimer’s Association are free for families living with Alzhemier’s or dementia.

People can get these services by calling the helpline 

800-272-3900

or stopping by any office.

“This event is really really hopeful for a lot of people in our community and its the biggest fundraiser to raise funds for care and support and research for the Alzheimer Association,” said Emily Bultema, North Dakota Senior Development Manager.

This year is particularly exciting for the association because the Food and Drug Administration approved a drug which helps slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. “This is just a really exciting time, a really hopeful time, and it just really gives us that drive to keep fundraising to find a cure for this disease,” Bultema said.

Their goal is to raise $100,000.

Those interested can register to walk or donate at

tinyurl.com/GrandForksAlzWalk.

Participants can register ahead of time or on the the day of the event by yourself or as a team.

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