The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Tucson-area residents to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s — Tucson on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The annual event is the world’s largest dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that can change the course of the disease,” said Terri Spitz, executive director for the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter. Spitz urged community members to form teams, raise awareness and fundraise to support families facing the disease and accelerate progress toward ending it.
Walk participants will take part in the Promise Garden ceremony, a mission-focused moment during which walkers carry flowers of different colors to signify their personal connection to the disease. The ceremony has become a staple of the Walk’s emotional and community-driven programming…