Walk to End Alzheimer's at White Plains High School Sunday

WHITE PLAINS, NY — More than a thousand people will gather at White Plains High School at 550 North St., on Sunday, Sept. 25, for the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs, a spokeswoman said. Participants learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical-study enrollment and support programs and services.

The Walk draws people of all ages together to honor loved ones lost to Alzheimer’s and help raise funds to fight the disease. Last year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised more than $77 million nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those affected by Alzheimer’s.

Registration for the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s will start at 9 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. followed by the 2-mile walk at 10:30. For more information, visit WestchesterWalk.org or contact Walk Director Karen Finnegan at kfinnegan@alz.org.

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association has mobilized millions of Americans in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease through its walks.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Its 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. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit www.alz.org/hudsonvalley or call 800-272-3900.

If you go:

• What: Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
• When: Registration starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, followed by opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and the Walk at 10:30.
• Where: White Plains High School, 550 North St.,White Plains. (Bryant Ave entrance side)
• Contact: Walk Director Karen Finnegan at kfinnegan@alz.org
• Web: To sign up to participate or to or donate to the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit WestchesterWalk.org.

• For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and the resources the Alzheimer’s Association offers to help families, visit www.alz.org.
• For information about programs for people with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones offered in Westchester County, visit this link.
• Call 800-272-3900 for the Alzheimer’s Association 24-hour helpline.

Logo: Alzheimer's Association.