“Boogie for a Cause Kick Off Party” will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
GAINESVILLE — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting the community to put on their dancing shoes for a disco-themed kickoff party ahead of the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Gainesville.
The “Boogie for a Cause Kick Off Party” will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Village at Gainesville, 8000 NW 27th Blvd. The event will feature music, refreshments, dancing, and a best-dressed contest, while also offering information on how to get involved with this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Organizers say the event is more than just a celebration — it’s a chance for people to come together in the fight against the disease. More than 7 million Americans, including 580,000 Floridians, are living with Alzheimer’s. Funds raised from the Walk support research, advocacy, and care resources for families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
The Gainesville Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave. A highlight of the day is the Promise Garden Ceremony, where participants hold colorful flowers representing their personal connection to the cause — whether walking for a loved one, as a caregiver, as a supporter, or in memory.
Since its start as the Memory Walk in 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s has grown into the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Registration for the Gainesville Walk is open at alz.org/GainesvilleWalk. For more information, contact Steph Watts at stwatts@alz.org or 813-493-0026.
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“Boogie for a Cause Kick Off Party” will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
GAINESVILLE — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting the community to put on their dancing shoes for a disco-themed kickoff party ahead of the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Gainesville.
The “Boogie for a Cause Kick Off Party” will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Village at Gainesville, 8000 NW 27th Blvd. The event will feature music, refreshments, dancing, and a best-dressed contest, while also offering information on how to get involved with this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Organizers say the event is more than just a celebration — it’s a chance for people to come together in the fight against the disease. More than 7 million Americans, including 580,000 Floridians, are living with Alzheimer’s. Funds raised from the Walk support research, advocacy, and care resources for families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
The Gainesville Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave. A highlight of the day is the Promise Garden Ceremony, where participants hold colorful flowers representing their personal connection to the cause — whether walking for a loved one, as a caregiver, as a supporter, or in memory.
Since its start as the Memory Walk in 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s has grown into the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Registration for the Gainesville Walk is open at alz.org/GainesvilleWalk. For more information, contact Steph Watts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 813-493-0026.
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