Heritage NW Group | Walk to End Alzheimer's

Esther Short Park, Vancouver, WA

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's 2025

On September 21, 2025, the Heritage NW Group team proudly participated in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's at Esther Short Park in Downtown Vancouver, WA. This marked our very first walk as a team - and a powerful moment for us to step forward in support of the individuals and families we serve every day.

Promise Garden Sponsors

We were also honored to be a proud sponsor of the Promise Garden, one of the most meaningful parts of the event. The garden features color-coded flowers, each representing a personal connection to Alzheimer's disease:

  • icon of an orange flower Orange icon of an orange flowerSupporters of the cause and the vision of a world without Alzheimer's.
  • icon of a yellow flowerYellowicon of a yellow flower Caregivers or supporters of someone living with Alzheimer's.
  • icon of a purple flowerPurple icon of a purple flower Those who have lost someone to the disease.
  • icon of a blue flowerBlue icon of a blue flower Individuals currently living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Heritage NW Group employees and family gathered in front of a booth holding flowers representing participant's connection to Alzheimer's disease.
Heritage employees stand in front of a purple banner holding flowers and sign saying I walk for Florence Stirek Two people wearing plush dinosaur heads roar at a Heritage employee standing in front of the promise garden flower booth Heritage employees stand with arms around each other, holding flowers.
The Promise Garden with flowers grouped by color, orange, blue, purple, and yellow

Promise Garden Flowers

Our team had the privilege of greeting participants, handing out flowers, and showing our support during the Opening Ceremony, where each flower recipient was recognized and embraced by the community. It was a day filled with love, laughter, reflection, and a shared commitment to hope and healing.

As a company dedicated to serving aging and disabled adults across Southwest Washington, this cause is incredibly close to our hearts—both professionally and personally. Many of our clients are directly impacted by Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and for some of us, the walk was deeply personal. We walked for our loved ones, for our clients, and for every caregiver walking this journey.

A wide chalkboard with purple border has words in many different people's handwriting stating their reasons for walking to end Alzheimer's Mona holds a yellow flower and smiles in front of the Heritage booth Three Heritage employees hold flowers and a small dog.

How can you help?

We were the Presenting Sponsor at this event, donating $15,000 to support research. We're thrilled to share that, thanks to the incredible support of our team employees, we've raised $8,820 toward our $10,000 goal - and we're still going strong!! Overall, the Alzheimer's Association of SW Washington has raised over $243,000 toward their $285,000 goal.

If you'd like to join us in supporting this cause and help us reach our goal, donations can still be made through our team's page:

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The large group of Heritage employees and family gathers in front of the Promise Garden booth holding flowers
Large white letters that say END ALZ propped up on a sidewalk. Heritage employees stand behind the letters holding flowers Purple vintage Model A vehicle has stickers with Barb's Boosters, other business logos, Walk to End Alzheimer's logo, and flowers. People play cornhole on purple cornhole boards at the park

Heritage walks with you.

At Heritage NW Group, we believe in walking alongside our clients - not just in the services we provide, but in the causes that affect their lives. This event was just one of many ways we stand together, united in purpose, and committed to making a difference.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, donated, and cheered us on. We can't wait to walk again next year!