Sen. Bradley, Lynch, Others Raise Alzheimer's Awareness

People across the globe will joined together on the weekend of June 21 to honor those facing Alzheimer’s disease by participating in The Longest Day, an Alzheimer’s Association team fundraising event, according to a press statement.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter recruited 48 teams who climbed all 48 4,000 foot peaks in New Hampshire throughout the weekend.

“We organized the 48 Peaks Challenge this year to demonstrate the strength and resilience of the Alzheimer’s community,” said Jason Lynch, development officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. “I am so proud of the teams who completed their climbs this weekend, I know they’re inspiring people and filling them with a genuine sense of hope.”

Amongst the 48 Peaks Challenge participants this year was New Hampshire Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro. Bradley joined Lynch on June 21 climbing Owl’s Head Mountain in Franconia.

“It was an honor to participate with the other teams and climb one of the 4,000 footers here in New Hampshire,” said Bradley. “I look forward to doing it again next year.”

To date, the 48 Peaks Challenge have raised more than $101,000 for The Longest Day. The funds raised will benefit the research, programs and public awareness efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

“The idea of The Longest Day resonates with people who have been affected by Alzheimer’s,” said Jim Wessler, president/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. “This is a difficult disease, emotionally, financially and of course in terms of health. People want to be able to fight back and this is one way that they can.”

The Longest Day is a sunrise-to-sunset team event that symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with Alzheimer’s disease. Teams are encouraged to design their own day as they raise funds and create a meaningful experience to support the Alzheimer’s movement. Participants can create relays, organize tournaments, take on physical challenges, or design days based around a loved one’s favorite activities. To support a team or learn more about The Longest Day, visit alzTLD.org.