The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Memory Walk® will take place 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 23 at Conejo Creek North. Hundreds of people from the surrounding Thousand Oaks area are expected to participate in this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk, is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research programs. Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to raise funds to support the fight against Alzheimer’s including those living with the disease, families, caregivers, corporate and community leaders. Participants in Memory Walks across the United States have raised more than $300 million to date.

To start a team or make a donation, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/CaCentralCoast or (805) 484-6028.

About the Alzheimer's Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information visit www.alz.org.