Hundreds of Sequim residents will unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 17. Registration is at 8 a.m., the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. at Sequim High School, 601 N. Sequim Ave.

Start or join a team today at www.alz.org/walk or 206-529-3898.

In 2015 the Sequim Walk raised $24,416.02, contributing to more than $77 million raised nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer’s.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Association care, support and research programs. Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the Promise Garden ceremony.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer 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. Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.