Over four million

people in the United States have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

and there is currently no cure. This Saturday, thousands of people across

the state will participate in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk. Money raised

during the walk funds research, education and support for caregivers.

Alzheimer's disease brings on memory loss, disorientation, lack of cognitive

ability and then death.

The Southern

Crescent Alzheimer's Memory Walk will take place at the Frederick Brown

Jr. Amphitheater. Registration starts at 8 a.m., the 5K run starts at

9:15 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be a special 1/8-mile

walk for seniors or people with disabilities that want to participate.

There will be coffee, water, juice and early morning refreshments and

some representatives from Gold's Gym will lead the pre-walk warm up.

The walk is

very well organized and has over 100 volunteers. There will be free water

every mile and golf carts every half mile for people who need assistance.

The peachtree City Kiwanis will cook hamburgers and hotdogs and there

will entertainment from Peachtree Jazz Additions and the duet "Wings."

An important

feature of the walk is the Memory Wall. Everyone is invited to bring a

picture in honor/memory of a loved one that has been afflicted by Alzheimer's

Disease to place on the wall during the walk.

"We are

proud of our community and open hearts," said Community Awareness

Chair Carolyn Sirkel. "Let's be the best in the state in numbers

walking and in contributions."

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