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We will host the 17th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s here on Saturday, October 14th at 9:00am. It began right here at our church, and we continue to be the anchor for this event. We provide the venue, volunteers, sound system, and the financial support to ensure its success. This is proof of our commitment to this important cause! The Walk is held in over 600 communities, and is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. If you would like to participate, you can join the Methodists on the Move team at https://act.alz.org/southshorefl. Donate to the September Mission of the Month, attend, or simply pray for a successful day. If you have any questions about the Walk, you can contact Victoria Sorensen at church or Connie Lesko at (813) 927-1147.