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September is the month globally recognised as World Alzheimer’s month. The Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation conducts many events which are now looked forward to by the many supporters who have remained loyal over the years.
The annual 5 km ‘Run to Remember’ event to celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month is scheduled for Saturday, 3 September at the Taj Samudra Hotel (Garden by the Pebbles Restaurant) at 4 p.m.
Participants can run at their own pace. Children above 12 may register. The objective of the run is to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and combat stigma. The route is in and around Colombo with the start and finish at the grounds of the Taj Samudra Hotel.
Participants are encouraged to purchase a souvenir t-shirt and other memorabilia.
Please register via email or call 2667082 or 2667084.
For more information on the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation please visit www.alzlanka.org.