The MIL Corporation President to Chair 2025 Ride to End ALZ

Marisa Daley, president of The MIL Corporation (MIL), will serve as the Executive Leadership Chair of the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Ride to End ALZ® Nation’s Capital on Saturday, May 3 in Leesburg, VA.

Ride to End ALZ is a cycling event to directly impact the pace and momentum behind the fight to end Alzheimer's. Inspired by science and driven by a determination to end this disease, participants raise funds and awareness to advance research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer's. One hundred percent of funds raised support Alzheimer’s and dementia research.

“I accepted the generous invitation to chair the 2025 Ride to End ALZ Nation’s Capital because this is a worthy cause,” said Daley. “There is a need to expand awareness of the mission of the Alzheimer's Association and this event and I can help accomplish that. As an avid cyclist, I know my professional and athletic networks can bring new faces and connections to expand the success of this ride in its fourth year!”

Daley’s passions for cycling and athletics are a natural tie to the interest in research exploring lifestyle modifications that may help to reduce the risk for cognitive decline and dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor for dementia. Scientists estimate that up to 40% of dementia cases worldwide may be attributable to modifiable risk factors.

The Alzheimer's Association, the world’s largest private funder of Alzheimer’s research, is funding the U.S. POINTER Study, a two-year clinical trial evaluating the impact of lifestyle interventions that are simultaneously targeting multiple risk factors. The study encourages increased physical exercise, a healthier diet, cognitive and social stimulation and self-management of heart and vascular health. Findings will be presented this summer at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto, Canada.

“We are thrilled to have Marisa's leadership in 2025,” said Jessica Wells, National Director, Ride to End ALZ. “Her commitment to helping us grow the Nation's Capital Ride through her connections in the corporate and cycling communities and her keen interest for fitness will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and success in the year ahead. We look forward to achieving new milestones together under her guidance.”

Now in its fourth year, this special event will be held at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA. More than 500 riders from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as states as far away as Texas and Colorado, are expected to participate in this year’s event. Since its inception in 2022, the Nation’s Capital Ride has raised $1,310,788 for Alzheimer's research. The goal for this year’s event is $750,000.

Participants will enjoy spectacular views along scenic routes in Loudoun County ranging from 10 – 100 miles. The fully supported event will have rest stops with snacks and amenities along every route, as well as trained Support and Gear (SAG) crews. Riders will enjoy breakfast and an after-party complete with catered meals and beverages.

Interested individuals can register for Ride to End ALZ Nation’s Capital at alz.org/ridedc. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Riders are required to make a $75 registration donation and agree to raise the fundraising minimum of $500 in order to participate. Fundraising incentives include the exclusive Ride to End ALZ jersey.

For more information on Ride to End ALZ Nation’s Capital, visit alz.org/ridedc or contact Jessica Wells, National Director, Ride to End ALZ, at 407.415.8611 or jwells@alz.org.