Richmond Walk to End Alzheimer's Set to Raise Funds
Richmond-area families affected by Alzheimer's can join the walk on Saturday, Nov. 8, which supports research and awareness.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Alzheimer’s
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The Alzheimer's Association is previewing research advances ahead of Richmond's Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2026. Residents across Virginia affected by the disease, and those who care for them, are invited to take part.
Why it matters
The walk raises money for Alzheimer's research and awareness, and organizers hope to build on last year's fundraising momentum. Participation is free, and sponsorship donations fund awareness, care, and research for families in the Richmond area.
The figures come from Alzheimer's Association reporting on Virginia prevalence and caregiving, and from last year's Richmond walk fundraising total. Two FDA-approved treatments slow progression in people diagnosed early enough, and four FDA-approved blood tests are available for diagnosis.
The players
Alzheimer's Association
The leading national nonprofit focused on Alzheimer's care, support, and research, which funds studies into treatments, diagnostics, and dementia risk.
8News
A Richmond-area local news station partnering with the Alzheimer's Association for this year's walk.
The details
Two FDA-approved treatments can slow Alzheimer's progression, but they work best in people diagnosed early enough, which is one reason diagnosis matters. Four FDA-approved blood tests are now available to support diagnosis. The Alzheimer's Association also funded a two-year study examining how lifestyle changes relate to dementia risk. Donations raised through the walk have supported research into these treatments and diagnostic tools.
Timeline
Last year: Richmond's walk raised more than $1 million.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2026: Richmond Walk to End Alzheimer's, with the 8News team taking part.
Health Landscape
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is an annual fundraising series run through the Alzheimer's Association, which funds research into treatments and diagnostic tools. The approval of two disease-slowing treatments and four blood-based diagnostic tests marks a shift toward earlier detection of the disease.
If you or a family member has noticed memory changes, it is worth discussing early evaluation with your doctor, since the approved treatments appear most effective when started early. Caregivers in Virginia, of whom more than 333,000 provide unpaid care, may also find local walk events a useful source of community support.
The takeaway
Early diagnosis is central to the current Alzheimer's options, and four FDA-approved blood tests now support that process. Talk with your physician if memory concerns come up, and consider the Richmond walk on Saturday, Nov. 8 if you want to support local research.
What happens next
Richmond's Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place Saturday, Nov. 8, 2026, with the 8News team participating.
Further reading
For more on the research behind the walk, explore our Alzheimer’s coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 8News.
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