I received the following press release that I am happy to post —
Join hundreds of community members for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Library Park, 900 West Main Street in Lake Geneva. Over 600 people from Walworth and surrounding counties are expected to participate in this year’s event, which will feature both a three-mile scenic walk along the lakeshore path and a one-mile historic walk in the Maple Park neighborhood. In 2009, over $70,000 was raised to help individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, including the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline, support groups, research, education and training.
Pre-walk registration and entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m., with the walk starting promptly at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Britt Kolar, MD, a specialist in Geriatric Medicine at Aurora Senior Health and Wellness Clinic is the Honorary Chairperson. Post walk festivities will include music by the Petty Thieves, along with a hot-dog lunch, compliments of Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly and the Lake Geneva Jaycees.
ABOUT MEMORY WALK
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk 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 local leaders, who actively support Memory Walk in the community.
HOW TO REGISTER
Participants can register and get information online at www.alz.org/sewi. For a brochure, please call 414.479.8800. Registration is also available the day of the walk, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The walk begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.
SPONSORS
Key sponsors of this event include Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, the Cordon Family Foundation, The Mueller Family, Brookdale Senior Living and PyraMax Bank. The event is being presented by FOX6 News, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Newsradio AM620 WTMJ, 89.7 WUWM, and local radio station 96.1 WLKG “The Lake”.
LEADERSHIP
The event is being co-chaired by Andy Kerwin, principal and owner of Geneva Lakes Crossing, and Wendy Betley, Family Care Manager, Alzheimer’s Association. This event is supported by a committee of community leaders along with staff from the Alzheimer’s Association.
ABOUT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in www.alz.org/sewiAlzheimer care, support and research. Our 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local services visit or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.