Evansville Residents Raise Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research
WHAT: On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.
For more information and to register, visit act.alz.org/Evansville
WHEN: Sat., Oct. 4
Event opens at 9 a.m.
Ceremony at 9:45 a.m.
Walk at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Friedman Park, 2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, Ind., 47630
NEWS: The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Southwest Indiana offers a great opportunity for media to report various Alzheimer’s-related storylines and the disease’s impact on residents, including:
- The personal impact of Alzheimer’s on local families
- The challenges facing Alzheimer’s caregivers
- Inspiring personal stories on why individuals participate in Walk
Experts from the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana chapter can also address the following:
- Alzheimer’s statistics and disease impact on Indiana families
- How the Association supports families and delivers services in the community
- How the Association is fighting for a cure and more treatment options
