Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer's to Be Held October 9 in Pomona

From the Alzheimer’s Association:

POMONA, NY — Hundreds will gather at Palisades Credit Union Park (Home of the Rockland Boulders) on Sunday, October 9, for the Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer’s. It is one of five walks held this fall in the Hudson Valley that are collectively expected to raise more than $1 million.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Last year, it raised more than $77 million nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those affected by Alzheimer’s.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s draws people of all ages together to honor loved ones lost to Alzheimer’s and raise funds to fight the disease. Participants learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical-study enrollment and support programs and services.

Registration for the Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer’s will start at 9 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. followed by the two-mile walk at 10:30. For more information, visit RocklandWalk.org or contact Walk Director Karen Finnegan at kfinnegan@alz.org.

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association has mobilized millions of Americans in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease through its walks.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Its 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. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit www.alz.org/hudsonvalley or call 800.272.3900.

Photo via the Alzheimer's Association: Participants take part in a previous Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer’s.