Help Fight Alzheimer's at Pretzel Factory

Going to be near the on Friday and/or Saturday? Hankering for one of its creations? Or is fighting Alzheimer's disease near and dear to your heart?

Then head over to the store on Route 206 from noon to 5 p.m. on either day and help make a difference. Bankers Life and Casualty Company volunteers will be collecting donations on both days during that time frame to support the Alzheimer’s Association's care, support and research programs.

The employees are from the Somerset and Parsippany branches, and are participating in the company’s 10^th annual nationwide Forget Me Not Days fundraiser. All of the money collected will go to the association.

The greater New Jersey chapter of the association raises funds to help the more than 350,000 individuals and families in the state impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.

Employees will wear distinctive green gardening aprons and hold collection canisters outside the storefront to collect donations from passersby, hand out Forget-Me-Not seed packets in return, and encourage donors to plant the seeds in honor of New Jersey residents who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

"Our employees are excited about participating in the 10^th year of the Forget Me Not Days fundraiser, especially since we witness firsthand the effects of Alzheimer’s disease on our policy holders and their families," said Nathan Richardson, the company's regional director out of the Parsippany sales office.

"We enjoy working with the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter not only during the Forget Me Not Days campaign, but throughout the year as we also lend our support to the Legendary Links Golf Raffle and the Polo Classic Vacation raffle. Our employees are proud to help make a difference for families struggling with this life shattering disease.” 

Locally, the chapter provides information, assistance and support to Alzheimer’s disease individuals; their families and caregivers; and health care professionals.  Services include a 24/7 helpline, respite care assistance, care consultations, support groups, early-stage programming, training and education, safety programs, and information on clinical trial opportunities.

Those interested in more information about the association can call 800-272-3900, or visit us at www.alz.org/nj.