Upcoming Events
June Educational Series
June 19, 2018 - virtual webinar; please RSVP by Thursday, June 14
June 26, 2018 - virtual webinar; please RSVP by Thursday, June 14
In honor of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, join us for our free June Educational Series. Matt Gannon, program coordinator, Alzheimer's Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter, will lead three online webinars during the month of June. June 12 kicks off the series with “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 19 is “The Basics” and June 26 is “Know the 10 Signs.”
The Longest Day
June 21, 2018 - Nationwide
The Longest Day is all about love. Love for all those affected by Alzheimer's disease. On the summer solstice, team up with the Alzheimer’s Association and select any activity you love — or an activity loved by those affected — to help end Alzheimer’s. Together, we will raise funds and awareness for care and support while advancing research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer’s.
Paint the Town Purple - PDX
June 26, 2018 - Portland, OR
Visit us at Pioneer Courthouse Square downtown Portland from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We're raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease and the Walk to End Alzheimer's from our booth on the Morrison St. corner of the square. Wear purple and help us spread the word during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month!
Healthy Brain Symposium
June 28, 2018 - Tualatin, OR
June 28 is the Alzheimer's Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter's annual Healthy Brain Symposium. The evening event at the Marquis Tualatin Community Center coincides with June's Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Attend for fun activities, educational presentations and a panel discussion with community leaders and dementia experts focused on healthy cognitive aging. Panelists will include Jon Bartholomew, AARP Oregon; Allison Lindauer, PhD, NP, Oregon Health & Science University; Kirsten Aird, MPH, Oregon Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority; and Matt Gannon, Alzheimer's Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter. Refreshments will be provided.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
August 26, 2018 - Portland, OR
September 9, 2018 - Vancouver, WA
September 15, 2018 - Bend, OR
September 16, 2018 - Albany, OR
September 22, 2018 - Medford, OR
September 23, 2018 - Roseburg, OR
October 14, 2018 - Eugene, OR
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, 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. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease!
