Alzheimer’s Walk

Alzheimer’s Walk 2012 benefits the Northeastern New York, Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center, located at Plattsburgh State University. The funds raised stay in the community to support programs and services.

Music, Refreshments, Raffle Prizes, Bump up your Brain Activities…A fun time for all is planned!

Registration begins at 10 a.m., walk at 10:30 a.m. Event is rain or shine.

1. SIGN UP – Register as an individual or as a team* – urge family, friends and co-workers to join in.
2. RECRUIT SPONSORS – Set a fundraising goal. Recruit family and co-workers to sponsor you in the Walk. Check with your employer to ascertain if your company has a matching program which could DOUBLE the amount raised.
3. WALK – Put on your walking shoes and join us at one of our two locations (make sure to check the date at each Walk site). Bring your sponsor form and donations the day of the Walk. Choose your date, choose your site and join us!
4. JOIN THE FESTIVITIES! Upon your return, the festivities begin! There will be refreshments, prizes, entertainment and goody bags. A fun time for all!!!!

About Alzheimer’s Walk

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the entire community — family, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more — in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. While there is no fee to register, each participant is expected to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help each participant reach their fundraising goal.

When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-related initiatives of care, support and research. In addition, your actions, both through fundraising and participating in the event, help to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. At a Walk event, you can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and the support programs and services offered by your local chapter. You will also have unique opportunities to get involved with the cause through advocacy initiatives and clinical trial enrollment. These experiences, in addition to other on-site opportunities, help each participant connect to their reason for walking.

For more information

Hannah: 518-891-7117 or Kenna: 518-564-3371.

or visit: www.firstgiving.com/AlzheimersCenter

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