The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Summit/Wasatch County, is the perfect time to spread awareness and rally the community. Photo: Alzheimer’s Association.

PARK CITY, Utah — June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and while the Alzheimer’s Association may not have a physical office in Summit or Wasatch counties, support for individuals and families facing Alzheimer’s disease in this community is strong—and growing.

With the Park City Walk to End Alzheimer’s Summit/Wasatch Counties returning on Friday, September 6, this month offers the perfect time to spread awareness about local resources and rally early community support for the event, which raises critical funds to support those resources right here in Utah. So grab a friend, family, coworker, to spread awareness and rally the community to end Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

What to Know for 2025

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Summit/Wasatch Counties will be held on Friday, September 6, at the Newpark Amphitheater in Kimball Junction—a new location donated by Crandall Capital in generous support of the cause. The event is open to the public and free to register, with no fundraising minimum required.

“The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement of hope, unity, and action. Every step taken is a promise to honor those we’ve lost, support those still fighting, and rally a community that refuses to give up until we find a cure,” said Lisa Phinney, Development Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, Utah Chapter. “The fundraiser aims to eradicate this disease, however there’s no registration fee, no fundraising minimum—just an open invitation to stand with us. Show up, show your support, and be part of something truly meaningful.”

Company teams, friends and family teams, faith communities and individuals all come together to fund care and support services, critical research, and advocacy efforts to end Alzheimer’s for good.

“We want residents of Summit and Wasatch counties to know that the funds raised truly make a difference,” Phinney said. “They support real, accessible services—like a 24/7 helpline in over 200 languages, free support groups, educational seminars, and more. These are resources that can directly benefit families in our community.”

Last year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Summit/Wasatch Counties exceeded its fundraising goal—and as a result, that goal has now been raised to $191,000, the highest ever. That increase reflects both the growing need in the area and the community’s proven commitment to meeting it.

The event also draws dedicated supporters, including longtime volunteer and former committee chair Debbie Morton, a Park City resident who placed #66 out of more than 600 walks nationwide in individual fundraising last year.

Free Local Resources—Even If You Don’t See an Office

Free services available to local residents include:

24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900) available in over 200 languages
Guidance on care planning
In-person and virtual support groups for caregivers and individuals living with dementia
Community education programs for businesses, first responders, and the general public
Awareness presentations and dementia-friendly training

These resources are funded in part by donations raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer’s research. Funds raised through the Walk directly support these research efforts, allowing the Association to invest in a wide range of projects.

How to Get Involved

Register to walk
Start a fundraising team with coworkers, friends, or family
Sponsor or host a booth at the event (businesses welcome)
Volunteer to help with event setup, logistics, or cheering on walkers

And if you can’t attend the walk for Summit and Wasatch Counties, there are several others happening around the state, which can be found at act.alz.org/utahwalks.