Sequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer’s Coming September 12 to Harris Park
The Sequatchie Valley community is invited to join the 2026 Walk for Alzheimer’s on September 12, 2026, at Harris Park in Dunlap, Tennessee. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:45 a.m., with the 2-mile walk starting at 9:00 a.m. CST. The event benefits the Pat Summitt Foundation and honors patients and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Event Details: Registration is $25 per person and includes an event t-shirt. Participants are encouraged to register by August 15th to guarantee their shirt size. Harris Park is located at 245 Cedar Street in Dunlap, Tennessee.
How to Participate: Community members can register for the walk through the Sequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer’s Facebook page or by emailing DunlapWalk@gmail.com. Walkers can participate individually, form teams, or support specific participants. Donations are also welcome and can be made online or by mail to the Pat Summitt Foundation.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to become sponsors at various levels: Platinum ($5,000), Diamond ($2,000), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($250). The event has already raised $15,000 toward its $40,000 goal, with support from businesses including BTC Fiber, Chapel Hill Methodist Church, Mountain Valley Bank, Cookie Jar Café, and many others. For sponsorship information, contact DunlapWalk@gmail.com or call Diane Harmon at 423-718-3513 or Jennifer Worley at 423-949-2173.
Mailing Address: Sequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer’s, P.O. Box 651, Dunlap, TN 37327.
Other vendors:
– Caring Hearts of Dunlap — Adult day care and in-home services supporting seniors and caregivers in the community.
– Sequatchie County Health Department — Public health services providing wellness resources and health education for the county.
– Sequatchie County Food Bank — Community food assistance program helping families in need access nutritious meals.
– Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency — Social services organization providing support and resources to vulnerable populations.
– Dunlap Lions Club — Community service organization dedicated to improving quality of life in Sequatchie County.
– American Legion Post 190 – Dunlap — Veterans organization fostering camaraderie and community involvement for military service members.
– VFW Post 5772 Dunlap — Veterans organization supporting those who served in overseas conflicts.
– Dunlap Farmers Market — Seasonal community farmers market promoting local agriculture and healthy eating.
0 Comments