On June 20 – the summer solstice and the day with the most light – Southwest Georgia residents will join thousands of advocates across the world to participate in The Longest Day^® to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. Together, participants will use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness to advance Alzheimer’s Association^® care, support and research programs. The Longest Day coincides with Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month^® in June.

This year, given the COVID-19 crisis, many The Longest Day participants will choose to support the event “virtually” through “at-home” and “social-distance” activities – biking, hiking, playing bridge, knitting and more – to shine a light on the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and the more than 16 million family members and friends providing care and support. In Georgia alone, there are more than 150,000 people living with Alzheimer’s and more than 540,000 family members and friends caring for them.  

Visit alz.org/thelongestday for more information and to register.