I received the following press release that I am happy to post —
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Library Park, 918 West Main Street in Lake Geneva.
Over 600 people from Walworth and surrounding counties are expected to participate in this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease, now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. The three mile walk promises fun for all ages while raising money to help individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, including a 24/7/365 Helpline, support groups, research, education and training programs.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk, nationally presented by Genworth Financial, is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research programs. Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become Champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Champions include those living with the disease, families, caregivers, corporate and community leaders, who actively support Memory Walk in our community.
Leading the 2009 walk will be local physician, Dr. Britton Kolar, MD, a specialist in Geriatric Medicine. Entertainment will be provided by Petty Thieves, along with a hot-dog cookout, compliments of Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly. Key sponsors of this event include The Cordon Family Foundation, Brookdale Senior Living and GE Healthcare. Media partners include CBS 58 News and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and local radio station 96.1 WLKG.
To register for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk or to make a donation, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at http://www.alz.org/sewi or 414.479.8800.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin provides information, education, and support to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout an 11-county region. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local services visit alz.org/sewi or call the 24/7/365 Helpline at 800-272-3900.