2026 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
October 10 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
2026 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
Date: October 10, 2026
Location: Principal Park – 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA
Time: Opening ceremony 9:00 a.m. – walk immediately after
Des Moines Residents Set to Raise Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and
Research The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Des Moines residents to join
the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Des Moines on Saturday, October 10 at Principal Park, 1 Line Drive.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope,” said Dave Grams, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter. “Together, we can build a brain-healthy future and help end this disease. We invite everyone to join us by forming a team to raise awareness and funds for families facing Alzheimer’s today.”
On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Additionally, nearly 13 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Iowa, there are more than 62,100 people living with the disease and 80,000 caregivers.
To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/walk. Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
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. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association® mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.