Please see a press release from the Alzheimer’s Association:
Walk to End Alzheimer’s to be Hosted throughout Southeastern Wisconsin
-Local Walks to Attract Thousands-
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce that the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be hosted in six locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin this fall.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimers is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. In 2010, the Alzheimer’s Association raised more than $200 million nationally to help support the mission. The six walks hosted locally raised over $675,000 and involved over 14,000 people: 4,870 Walkers backed by 8,511 supporters and 619 walk volunteers.
Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring event calls on all ages to become Champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Champions include people living with the disease, friends, families, neighbors, caregivers, and business and community leaders, all getting involved in Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
SCHEDULE FOR WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
09/10/11. Frame Park in Waukesha
Celebrity Walker: Bonnie Blair Cruikshank, Olympic Gold Medalist
09/17/11. Library Park in Lake Geneva
Honorary Chair: Dr. Britton Kolar, MD
09/24/11. Sports Core in Kohler
Honorary Chair: State Senator Joe Leibham
10/01/11. Moraine Park Technical College
Honorary Chair: Allen Buechel, Fond du Lac County Executive
10/1/11. UW-Parkside in Kenosha
Celebrity Walker: Aaron Sims, Manager of Broadcast & Outreach, Milwaukee Admirals
10/01/11. Mount Mary College in Milwaukee
Celebrity Walker: Shawn Patrick, FOX6 Wakeup News
NEW THIS YEAR
New this year is the promise garden made possible by the family of Loretta Shipway. Each participant will receive a pinwheel-style flower to place in the garden in honor of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or in support of the cause.
HOW TO REGISTER
Participants can register, support another walker and get information online at www.alz.org/sewi. For a brochure, please call 800-272-3900. Registration can be done the day of the walks, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All walks begin at 10:00 a.m.
SPONSORS
The Alzheimer’s Association thanks the numerous volunteers and sponsors, including The Cordon Family Foundation, ProHealth Care, Brookdale Senior Living, Talmer Bank and Trust, the family of Virginia A. Meyer. Local media partners include FOX 6 News, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 89.7 WUWM, 91.3 WSTM, 96.1 WLKG, 96.5 WKLH, AM1420 WJUB, AM1450 KFIZ and Freeman Newspapers.
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research whose 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.
For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.