The Masonic Homes of California and Acacia Creek Senior Living Communities invite Tri-City residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in their Sept. 13 Walk in the Hills to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This walk is the first of its kind in Union City—participants will walk through the Masonic Homes and Acacia Creek campus in the hills above Mission Boulevard.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that can change the course of the disease,” said Terry Quigley, president and CEO of Masonic Homes of California and Acacia Creek Senior Living Communities. “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.”
On the day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with a Promise Garden ceremony. Walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.
Local community organizations are acting as event sponsors. Washington Health is a premium sponsor, Tri-CED is sponsoring the Kid Zone and Morrison Living is participating with in-kind donations of snacks and water. Representatives from local police and fire departments have also committed their attendance and participation at the Walk in the Hills.
More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease—a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In California, there are almost 720,000 people living with the disease and 1,396,000 family caregivers.
Families and leashed dogs are welcome at the walk. RSVP preferred at HelloMasonicHomes.org/walk
Walk in the Hills
Saturday, Sept. 13
Registration opens: 8:30am
Opening ceremony: 9:30am
Masonic Homes of California
34400 Mission Blvd., Union City
HelloMasonicHomes.org/walk
