Alzheimer's Association names chair of Rockland Walk committee

Ken Price of Nanuet has been named chair of the planning committee for the Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 11, at Provident Bank Park (Boulders Stadium) in Pomona.

The Vice President of Commercial Banking at Wells Fargo in White Plains, Price is a longtime Rockland County resident. He graduated from Clarkstown High School in 1980, earning a bachelor’s degree in management science from SUNY Platsburgh and a master’s degree in business administration from Pace University. He has a 20-year-old son.

Price said Alzheimer’s disease has had a personal impact on his life, since his father, Eugene, had it before passing away in 2015, and his mother was his father’s caregiver.

“I’ve always admired the Alzheimer’s Association from afar, but have been even more impressed since my father was diagnosed with the disease years ago,” Price said. “Since then, I’ve simply been a walker as part of a family team, but I am looking forward to taking a more active role in the success of the Rockland County walk in 2020.”

Rockland Walk Manager Sue Bunce said Price brings a strong combination of professional skill and personal devotion to the cause.

“Ken’s enthusiasm and business acumen brings the leadership to get us to the next level of fundraising,” Bunce said. “In addition, his personal desire to support our mission and find a cure makes him a perfect fit to grow our walk and empower others to do so as well.”

Volunteer Kickoff planned

A volunteer kickoff event will be held for the Rockland walk committee on from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at New City Library. Those interested in learning how they can get involved are welcome to attend. To RSVP for the event, contact Bunce at sbunce@alz.org or 845.378.1067 by Friday, March 6.

Registration is open for the Rockland Walk. Visit RocklandWalk.org to sign up, start a team or make a donation.

About the Hudson Valley Chapter

The Hudson Valley Chapter serves families living with dementia in seven counties in New York including Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. To learn more about programs and services offered locally, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all dementia. Visit alz.org