The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Mercer County area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the scenic three-mile Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Central Regional Walk on Sunday, October 13, 9:00 a.m. at the ETS campus, 660 Rosedale Road. Opening ceremonies will include a special memorial and honorary tribute to all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Also featured are 103.5 KTU Radio Personality Paul "Cubby" Bryant and the band M.E.R.K. Register today at www.alz.org/nj/walk or call 609.275.1180.
This year’s Walk at the ETS campus is expected to bring in over 2,000 participants. Walkers also will have the opportunity to learn more about the disease and its effect on members of the community.
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, Greater New Jersey Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. 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.
It is estimated that there are currently more than half a million individuals and their care partners in New Jersey who are struggling to cope with the challenges of Alzheimer's disease.
For more information about Alzheimer's disease or the Alzheimer's Association, please call 1.800.272.3900, or visit the Web site at www.alz.org/nj.
