The Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Strides to the UO campus

The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest fundraiser fighting for Alzheimer’s care and research in the world, with more than 600 participating communities. The University of Oregon Neuroscience Club is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association for Eugene’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event will be held on the UO campus for the first time Sunday, Oct. 5. There are “families that are around here that are being affected by diseases,” says Brielle Alvarez, co-president and co-founder of UO Neuroscience Club. She says that is “the purpose of why we’re learning.” The walk begins at the EMU Green, where there will be tables for registration and a variety of sponsors providing information on local services. Registration is free, but participants are en