ABC7 Chicago is the event's media sponsor, and ABC7's Tanja Babich is the media ambassador.
On walk day, participants kickoff the event by honoring those affected by Alzheimer's with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony - a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease.
After the Promise Garden Ceremony, participants will walk through Soldier Field concourse, then through Museum Campus and along the lake before returning to the southeast lawn outside of Soldier Field for a festival filled with live music by the School of Rock house band, massages for the champions , face painting, pet photo contest, food trucks and much more!
"Cboe is deeply committed to uplifting and supporting our local communities," said Cboe Global Markets Political and Civic Affairs Senior Director Sharon Stanciel. "In recognizing the profound impact - both emotionally and physically - that Alzheimer's has on countless families, we are honored to support the important mission and work done by Alzheimer's Association Illinois to provide care, support and research for all those afflicted.
"We're closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer's," said Alzheimer's Association Walk Director Mary DeMars. "We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer's Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease. "
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. In Illinois alone, there are more than 233,000 people living with the disease and 314,000 caregivers.
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