At Wana B. Park in Carmichaels, there will be a two-mile walk to raise funds to help end Alzheimer’s Saturday, Sept. 30. Registration will be at 9 a.m., with a ceremony starting at 9:45 a.m., and the walk at 10:15 a.m.

“We have been doing this for about five years, and by doing this, we have a greater presence in Greene County for everyone affected by the Alzheimer’s and dementia,” said Brittany Coulter.

All of the funds raised Saturday will go to help the support, care and research efforts of the Greene County Alzheimer’s Association. So far, there are 136 participants signed up and 15 teams too. Coulter said 250 people are expected to come on Saturday for the walk.

Last year, the Greene County Alzheimer’s Association raised about $48,000. This year’s goal is to raise at least $57,000, and as of Sept. 23, they have raised about $17,000 so far. With a few days left to keep raising money, the hope, said Coulter, is to go above the goal.

“This is our largest opportunity to raise funds,” said Coulter. “I hope that we reach our goal so that we can help start a world without Alzheimer’s.”

Everyone, including children, will need to register to participate in the walk. There is no registration fee, but people are encouraged to donate money to help the cause. Every registered participant will receive a purple T-shirt if they are able to fundraise $100, or donate that same amount.

Purple is the color that represents someone who has lost a loved one to the disease. Blue represents someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia; yellow is for someone who takes care of someone with the disease and orange is for supporters who vision a world without Alzheimer’s. Those colors will also be on wristbands that will be given out to registered walkers. The people with wristbands will receive a Promise Garden flower during the walk.

Skateboards and footwear with wheels are prohibited due to safety concerns, but strollers are allowed.

The Alzheimer’s Association of Greene County is also asking for volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, registration, water stopping locations, the Promise Garden, the T-shirt tent and other areas. To donate money for the fundraiser, people can either do it online or mail a check to the local Alzheimer’s Association office.