Orlando Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings community together for support and research
The Orlando Walk to End Alzheimer’s, set for Oct. 3 at Lake Eola, will raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, uniting families and supporters impacted by the disease.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
More than 580,000 Floridians are living with Alzheimer’s, supported by over 877,000 caregivers across the state, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Orlando community will come together to walk, remember, and raise money for care, support, and research at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
This event helps fund vital resources and research for families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Amelia McLeod, a local volunteer and Alzheimer’s Association board member, shared her personal connection to the cause.
McLeod was especially close to her grandfather, Leonard Williams, who lived with Alzheimer’s disease.
Watching him decline gave her a firsthand understanding of how devastating the disease is for the person diagnosed, their family, and caregivers.
The Orlando Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the ceremony at 8:30 a.m., and the walk immediately afterward.
Participants will take part in the Promise Garden ceremony, where colorful flowers symbolize personal reasons for walking.
To register for the walk or donate, click here.
Additional upcoming walks in Central Florida
Sept. 26, 2026
Oct. 3, 2026
Oct. 24, 2026
Nov. 14, 2026