Tag: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

  • Walk to End Alzheimer’s

    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

    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…

  • Walk to End Alzheimer’s

    You probably know someone with Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia that’s currently affecting some 5.8 million Americans and growing so rapidly that as many as 14 million may be affected by 2060.

    Dementia is not a disease but the general term for the loss of memory and cognitive abilities, especially in people over 65. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that worsens over time and in its late stages, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and generally succumb to the disease four to eight years after diagnosis.

    Current research, however, is showing progress in the removal of one of the main causes or hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain, called “amyloid,” also known as plaques, with the potential to slow down the progression of the disease for those who are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. While this is certainly nowhere near a cure, the science is leading us in the right direction toward better treatments and ultimately, a cure for this terrible disease that impacts so many families across our state.

    But research costs money — lots and lots of money. To help, the Alzheimer’s Association of Hawai‘i is joining other chapters across the country in holding the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. After a two-year pandemic gap, the Hawai‘i walks are once again taking place throughout the islands: in Hilo on Sept. 17, in Kapa‘a on Oct. 1, on Maui on Oct. 22 and in Honolulu on Nov. 5.

    Participants can register as teams or individuals, and businesses can put together groups. Children can also participate (bikes, skateboards or wheelie footwear are discouraged). Strollers are fine and it’s OK to take your well-behaved dog if it’s on a leash. It’s a fun day offering fresh air and exercise, while helping to raise the much-needed funds for research and awareness. On O‘ahu, this year’s goal is $335,000.

    There’s no registration fee, but participants are encouraged to make a personal donation and commit to raise funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s If you raise $100 or more before the event, you’ll receive a free T-shirt to wear during the walk. All donations are tax deductible.

    You can get complete details about this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on its website as well as important information about the disease: what it is, how is it diagnosed, what are the symptoms, what are the stages of the disease and what treatments are available.

    WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S (501(c) 3 nonprofit)
    808-518-6654 | Jmgeorge@alz.org
    alz.org/hawaii

    You probably know someone with Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia that’s currently affecting some 5.8 million Americans and growing so rapidly that as many as 14 million may be affected by 2060.