Walk to End Alzheimer's - Kankakee & Iroquois County

Name: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Kankakee & Iroquois County
Start: 2025-09-13T08:30:00-05:00
Location: 98-2 W 2nd St, Manteno, IL 60950

Schedule

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

98-2 W 2nd St, Manteno, IL 60950 | Manteno, IL

The Alzheimer’s Association is calling on residents of Manteno and surrounding communities to help lead the charge to end Alzheimer’s by joining the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Kankakee & Iroquois County, set for Saturday, September 13 at Square on Second (98-2 W 2nd St, Manteno, IL 60950). The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with opening remarks, followed by the walk.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s,” said Kayli Rizzo, Walk Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. “We now have treatments that can change the course of this disease. We’re encouraging everyone in the community to form a team, join us at the Walk, and help raise funds to support families and accelerate progress toward new treatments.”
A central feature of the event is the inspiring Promise Garden ceremony, which honors those impacted by Alzheimer’s. Participants carry brightly colored flowers, each representing their personal connection to the disease — from caregivers and people living with dementia to those honoring someone they’ve lost.
Why We Walk
• More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, making it one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.
• In Illinois, over 260,500 people are living with Alzheimer’s, supported by 314,000 caregivers providing unpaid care.
• Funds raised through the Walk support local support services, educational programs, and cutting-edge global research.
Get Involved
Join the movement by starting a team, making a donation, or walking in honor of a loved one.
👉 Register today at: act.alz.org/Kankakee
About the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraising event for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Since its founding as the Memory Walk® in 1989, the event has united millions of people in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Together, we walk toward a future without this disease.
About the Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Its 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. To learn more, visit alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.