Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sequim on Saturday

Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Sequim on Saturday

SEQUIM — The second annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held Saturday (Sept. 28).

The 2.3 mile walk/run will begin at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St.

Registration is available at act.alz.org/nop in advance, and day of event registration will run from 
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Donations will be accepted, and donors of $100 or more will receive a T-shirt.

The goal is to raise $28,940, and as of Monday, contributions totaled $27,318.66.

Opening ceremonies and a Promise Garden presentation will be held from 
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with the walk/run starting at 11:30 a.m.

The closing ceremony will follow at 12:30 p.m.

The route is scenic, flat and wheelchair-accessible.

A full route map with directions, turnbacks and water stations will be available.

A light breakfast will be served before the walk.

For more information, visit http://act.alz.org/nop or phone Pam Scott at 360-461-3402.

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