September – is the month globally recognised as World Alzheimer’s Month. The Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation conducts many events during this month beginning with the annual 5 km ‘Run to Remember’ event that will be held on Saturday, September 3 from 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 hotel Taj Samudra.
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
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