Gainesville Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Saturday

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The largest event to raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research is coming to North Central Florida.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place at Trinity United Methodist Church beginning at 9 am Saturday. Participants will start the day with opening ceremonies where flowers will be presented to participants’ to represent their connect to the disease and reason for walking. This will be followed by a two mile walk.

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This comes as last years event was held virtually due to the pandemic. Walk Planning Committee member Julie Roca said she’s looking forward to joining together with participants while honoring loved ones who died from disease.

“We will focus on just bringing everyone together and just showing that solidarity,” said Roca.

Additional vendors and resources will be available at the event. For more information on how to register or participate in the virtual option CLICK HERE.

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