Alzheimer's Walk Becomes Personal for One East Walpole Woman

From the Alzheimer Association:

EAST WALPOLE, MA - Dymphna Hurley, of East Walpole, will participate in the Neponset Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, September 25 at Patriot Place in Foxborough. In 2007, Hurley's family formed a team to honor their mother Kathleen's who was living with Alzheimer's. Just two weeks before the event, Kathleen lost her battle with the disease.

"We were so sad, but when we arrived at the Walk we were welcomed with so many friendly smiles," said Hurley. "It was a special day for us." Hurley has remained a dedicated participant every year since the family's first Walk in 2007. To date, she has raised over $2200 for this year's event.

“We are grateful to each person who makes a commitment to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s by participating, volunteering or making a donation,” said Jim Wessler, president/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. “The funds raised will provide support services to people impacted by Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to the research that is critical to putting an end to this disease.”

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 participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, call 800-272-3900 or visit here.

About the Alzheimer's Association:
The Alzheimer Association provides services and programs for those with Alzheimer’s, family and professional caregivers in the form of support groups, a 24/7 Helpline, care consultation, advocacy efforts, and education programs. The Alzheimer’s Association is also the world’s leading nonprofit funder of research into causes, treatments and, someday, a cure. For more information about Alzheimer programs, visit here or call 800.272.3900.

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