Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 9, 1 Kepakemapa 2014 — Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Walk to End Alzheimer's raises awareness and funds for care, support andresearch to battle Alzheimer's, the

nation's sixth-leading cause of death. In Hawai'i, upeoming walks are scheduled in Honolulu, Hilo and Kahului. Food and entertainment are part of the program, with 0'ahu's walk at Magic Island featuring giveaways for eaeh mile completed, including treats from Manapua & More and Sweet Temptations Cupcakery, as well as a Zumba demonstration, music from DJ Kurious, photo keepsakes from Party Pix and a flower garden tribute to those affected by Alzheimer's. There are no fees to register for the walks, but donations are encouraged. To start or join a team, visit alz.org/ walk. For information, contact Ashley Studerus at the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter at arstuderus@alz.org or (808)591-2771. To learn more about Alzheimer's disease and available resources, eall the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 toll-free Helpline at (800) 2723900.

> O'ahu When: Saturday, Sept. 6: 6 a.m. eheek-in, 6:30 a.m. ceremony, 7 a.m. walk (Preregistration is highlyencouraged but will be accepted on the morning of the walk.) Where: Magic lsland and Ala Moana Beach Park Route length: 3 miles > Hawai'i lsland When: Saturday, Oct. 11: 9 a.m. eheek-in, 10 a.m. walk, 11 a.m. awards Where: Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo Route length: 2 miles > Maui When: Saturday, Nov. 8: 7 a.m. eheek in, 8 a.m. walk Where: Keopuolani Park in Kahului Route length: 3 miles or 1-mile short route

In 201 3, the Walk to End Alzheimer's raised $1 35,000 in Hawai'i, including $70,000 on O'ahu. - Courtesy: Ahheimer's Association Aloha Chapter