Natick Woman Cycles 30 Miles For Alzheimer's Awareness

NATICK, MA—A Natick woman takes to her cycle for 30 miles to raise money and awareness for a disease that claimed the life of her mother.

Jill Rosen hits the roads on Saturday, June 9, for the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter’s RIDE to End Alzheimer’s.

“My mother has had Alzheimer’s disease for over 15 years,” said Rosen in a statement. “The ride is a wonderful bonding experience with people who share your passion about this devastating disease.”

Rosen is excited to take on the 2018 ride course and raise important awareness and funds in honor of her mother.

Starting and finishing at Odiorne State Park in Rye, NH, the RIDE provides a 2-, 30-, 62- and 100-mile route through the towns of coastal New Hampshire and the north shore of Massachusetts. Formerly called Memory Ride, the Ride to End Alzheimer’sgrew from a small, family-inspired event to a cycling challenge attracting riders throughout New England and beyond. Since the event began 22 years ago, the event has raised more than $5,000,000 for Alzheimer’s and dementia research.

“Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and research into disease-modifying preventative measures, treatments and ultimately a cure is the key to making that happen,” said Jim Wessler, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH chapter, in a statement.

According to the MA/NH Chapter, 90 percent of the funds raised at the RIDE given to research restricted grants for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The remaining ten percent of the proceeds fund programs and services in both states.

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