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Long Island Walk to End Alzheimer's

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® 2013

 

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon, NY.  Hundreds of people across Long Island are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

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Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's participants will participate in a 2 mile walk and will learn more about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association.  Each walker will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

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The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here.  Start or join a team today at alz.org/longisland or contact Karen Blank at 631-574-4417 or kblank@alz.org.

 

About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s:

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.  Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. 

 

About the Alzheimer's Association:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support.  Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

 

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