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2020 Chico Walk to End Alzheimer's

September 28, 2020

Alzheimer's Walk Opening and Promise Garden Ceremony 10/10/20


The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. 

This year's Walk may look different due to the Coronavirus, but it is moving forward in 2020 and will be everywhere – including Chico on Saturday, October 10, 2020
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This year, Walk to End Alzheimer's ® is going online!

Here is the schedule:

Mainstage Events

Attend events on Mainstage, the interactive online experience for this year's Walk (best viewed from a tablet, desktop, or laptop computer; not supported on most smartphones).

Opening and Promise Garden Ceremony

Watch on 10/10/20 at 9:30 AM
 

WALK Saturday, October 10, 2020

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Download the Walk to End Alzheimer's mobile app to send fundraising messages and track your progress on the go.

New this year!

  • Follow a virtual path as you walk in your neighborhood
  • Add stickers to your photos and share on social media
  • Track your steps to add to the total number walked around the country

We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to walk with you. Plan to take a walk in your neighborhood, your community, your business, your school, or a place of worship.  

How to participate: Register a team. A team can consist of one person. Or join a team and plan on walking on October 10 or whatever day and time work for you! Take pictures of your team and your Walk. Send the photos to the Alzheimer's Association, and they will be posting pictures on their social media channels. 

WALK DETAILS  

To Sign Up to Participate Here:

https://act.alz.org/site/TR?sid=23938&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=13305


Celebration Party

Watch on 11/17/20 at 6:00 PM

BrightStar Care of Chico provides 24/7 in-home care and resources to families living with Alzheimer's in the Bay Area. Our dementia caregivers and healthcare professionals include Personal Care Aides, Nurses (RNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Our team is on the front line providing COVID-19 safety protocols in Alzheimer's Care and caring for our most vulnerable community.   

For more information on how BrightStar Care supports Chico families living with Alzheimer's and to learn more about our local team of dementia caregivers and skilled healthcare professionals – please Click Here.

We're here and ready to help keep your loved one safe at home. Contact us today!

Or we can be reached 24/7 at 530-332-9699