Bismarck residents will gather on Saturday, October 11, at the Capitol and Kirkwood Mall area for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s has become a cornerstone event for families, caregivers, and advocates across North Dakota. Each year, hundreds of purple-clad participants walk in unity, honoring loved ones affected by dementia. With Alzheimer’s cases projected to rise, organizers say the event is not only about fundraising but also about fostering hope, community, and action.

Local businesses and schools are also stepping up, forming teams to participate and showing that Alzheimer’s touches nearly every family in some way.

North Dakota has one of the fastest-growing elderly populations in the country, making Alzheimer’s awareness and resources especially urgent in the Bismarck-Mandan region. The walk gives locals a chance to show solidarity and push for better support systems close to home.

Organizers stress that even if people can’t walk, donations, volunteering, and spreading awareness make a difference.

The October 11 walk is more than just a fundraiser — it’s a chance for the Bismarck community to unite, remember, and fight back against Alzheimer’s. Participants are encouraged to register in advance online or at the event site the morning of the walk.

With every mile covered and every dollar raised, Bismarck is proving that hope is stronger than Alzheimer’s.