Peabody Man Fights Back Against Alzheimer's

Peter Kristo, Jr. of Peabody is participating in the Northeastern Massachusetts Walk to End Alzheimer’s to honor the memory of his father, who he lost to the disease.

“This disease is horrible,” said Kristo. “To see my mother break down over the progression of my dad was one of the worst moments of my life. I walk to bring awareness and raise money for a cure, its just a great way to show support.”

The walk takes place on Sunday, September 20 at Brickstone Park in Andover.

“If we are to be successful in finding effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, we will need thousands of people to commit to raising public awareness,” said Jim Wessler, president/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter. “The money raised by the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is critical to our fight against this disease. We are grateful to each person who makes a commitment to participate by walking, donating or volunteering.”

More than 5 million people in America are living with 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. For information or to sign-up to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, call 800-272-3900 or visit alzwalkMANH.org.