Over 2500 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Foxboro

FOXBOROUGH, MA - From the Walk to End Alzheimer's: Today, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s—a disease that currently cannot be prevented, treated or even cured. United in a movement to reclaim the future for millions, more than 2500 people joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Neponset Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s® at Patriot Place in Foxborough on Saturday, September 16.

Along with turning the streets of Foxborough purple—the color of the Alzheimer’s movement—participants learned about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with advocacy opportunities, clinical studies participation and Alzheimer’s Association services. The event also included a ceremony emceed by Breana Pitts from CBS Boston’s WBZ-TV with an emotional tribute to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s.

The Neponset Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s goal was to raise $432,000 for the event. Prior to the Walk, the event had raised over $315,000. The total amount raised for the day of the event is still being calculated, but the Alzheimer’s Association urges participants to continue fundraising. Donations for the Walk will be accepted until October 31. To donate visit: act.alz.org/NeponsetValley.

In Massachusetts alone, more than 120,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Alzheimer's Association®

The Alzheimer’s Association is the 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org/MANH or call 800.272.3900.

About Patriot Place:

Patriot Place is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination located adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Patriot Place features large and boutique retailers, 17 casual to high-end restaurants and other nightlife venues. Among the highlights of Patriot Place are New England’s first Bass Pro Shops, a state-of-the-art, 14-screen Showcase Cinema De Lux, the 16,000-square-foot CBS Scene Restaurant & Bar, the award-winning Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, the retro-style bowling alley, Splitsville Luxury Lanes featuring live entertainment by Howl at the Moon, and the four-star Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel. For more information, visit www.patriot-place.com, follow Patriot Place on Twitter (twitter.com/patriotplace) or like Patriot Place on Facebook (facebook.com/patriotplace).

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