Every year, thousands of Hawai‘i residents come together to honor loved ones, caregivers and others who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than an event. It is a movement. And here in Hawai‘i, it is a reflection and reminder of who we are, a community that shows up!
In 2025, we invite you to join us on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island. Whether you are walking for a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, neighbor, friend or yourself, your participation matters, because behind every colorful flower in our Promise Garden is a story and behind every step is hope.
New treatments for Alzheimer’s are now available and offer hope for those in the early stages of the disease. That’s why early detection is critical. We have made progress and will continue to work hard to make it a statewide priority, so individuals can be screened, diagnosed early and given access to these promising treatments.
Across Hawai‘i, caregivers are also finding strength through support groups, education and connection with others. But there is still more to be done.
My grandfather lives with Alzheimer’s. As someone whose family has been touched by this disease, I know the burden, the fear and the deep desire to make a difference. The walk gives us that chance. It brings us together to fund the exciting science happening across the field, sustain and expand programs and remind those impacted that they are not alone.
So lace up, show up and walk with us until we can call our walk “the Walk That Ended Alzheimer’s!”
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (501(c) 3 nonprofit)
677 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813
LJ Dueñas | 808-495-4122 | ljduenas@alz.org
808-591-2771 | alz.org/hawaii
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