Bergen County to join Alzheimer's New Jersey to conclude the "Walk to Fight Alzheimer's" events

Alzheimer’s New Jersey, formerly known as the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, kicks off “Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s” events this fall in Ocean, Hudson, Mercer and Bergen Counties. The walks are the largest events for the organization to raise awareness and funds to support local programs for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in New Jersey. One hundred percent of the funds raised support Garden State individuals and families.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s “Walk To Fight Alzheimer’s” Northern Regional Walk will take place on the campus of Bergen Community College in Paramus on Sunday, October 30.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support, assistance and information to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and their caregivers in New Jersey.
In addition to the walk, all events will include food, music, prizes and activities for children and adults. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. with registration and light breakfast. New this year, T-shirts will be distributed to all participants who attend the walks. There is no fee to register.

“This year’s walks are incredibly important for the more than 500,000 New Jersey residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia,” said Ken Zaentz, President and CEO. “Since we separated from the Alzheimer’s Association this past December, Walk has a new name, but it’s still the same walk in the same locations by the team you know and trust. We know New Jersey, we are New Jersey and we are here for New Jersey families when they need us.”

Corporate, company and individual sponsorships are welcome. Last year the walks raised more than $1 million, and Alzheimer’s New Jersey expects almost 10,000 walkers this year.

“Participation in our walks has increased year after year, and we look forward to seeing familiar and new faces this year,” said Julie Schuldner, Vice President, Development and Communications.

To register for one of the 2016 Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s events, visit: www.alznj.org, call 973-586-4300 or emailwalk@alznj.org.