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    Alzheimer's Association invites Antigo area residents to join 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's, Sept. 20

    Alzheimer's Association invites Antigo area residents to join 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's, Sept. 20

    ANTIGO, WI, AUGUST 22, 2025 – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Antigo residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on September 20, 2025, at Antigo Middle School, 815 Seventh Avenue, Antigo. The event opens at 8:30 a.m. with the Opening Ceremony at 9:40 a.m., immediately followed by the Walk at 10:00 a.m.

    The National Anthem will be performed by Judy Knudsen, setting an inspiring tone for the day, and entertainment will be provided by the Senior Center Line Dancers. The Alzheimer’s Association also extends its gratitude to this year’s Walk leadership team: Executive Chair Chrisy Hitz, Aspirus Adult Day Care, and Co-Chair, retired caregiver Ann Majewski, for their dedication and passion in making the Antigo Walk possible.

    “We are thrilled to see our community come together for this vital cause,” said Chrisy Hitz, Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Antigo Executive Chair. “Each step taken and every dollar raised brings us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s. Our collective efforts make a real difference in the lives of those affected by this devastating disease.”

    The walk features the inspiring Promise Garden Ceremony, where participants carry colorful flowers, each representing a personal connection to the disease.

    More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, one of the nation’s leading causes of death. Over 11 million family members and friends provide unpaid care for those affected. In Wisconsin, more than 110,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s, and tens of thousands of caregivers are supporting them every day. In Langlade County alone, over 633 residents age 65 and older are living with dementia.

    Exciting progress in both treatments and early detection has brought new hope to millions of families. Breakthroughs in medical science, fueled by decades of research, advocacy, and community support, are helping people receive answers sooner and benefit from new ways to slow the progression of the disease. These advances strengthen our determination to keep moving forward toward a world without dementia.

    This year, the Alzheimer’s Association proudly welcomes Bill Schroeder, former Milwaukee Brewers player and longtime television color commentator, as the Honorary Statewide Chair for all 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events in Wisconsin.

    To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: act.alz.org/antigo. Pre-registration is encouraged. For questions or assistance, please contact Deb Paul, Manager of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, at 920.260.4532.

    Sponsors
    The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter extends its gratitude to the many volunteers and sponsors who make the Walk to End Alzheimer’s possible. This year’s event is proudly supported by National Presenting Sponsor Edward Jones. The Association also thanks local media partner, NRG Media, and statewide media partner, Hearst, for helping to share the message and inspire communities to join the fight against Alzheimer’s

    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. 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. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900. 

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